This is an ecumenical website of resources and reflections on liturgy, spirituality, and worship for individuals and communities. It is run by Rev. Bosco Peters.
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for July 24 and the week following (NZPB) • collect/opening prayer reflection for July 24 and the week following (BCP TEC USA) • collect/opening prayer reflection for July 24 and the week following (Common Worship CofE) The NZ Lectionary designates this Sunday as Social Services Sunday and… Continue Reading
The new English Roman Catholic translation of the Opening Prayer for Sunday (and hence this week) has come under some criticism: O God, who in the abasement of your Son have raised up a fallen world, fill your faithful with holy joy, for on those you have rescued from slavery to sin you bestow eternal… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for July 10 and the week following (Common Worship CofE) Collect from BCP (TEC) O Lord, mercifully receive the prayers of your people who call upon you, and grant that they may know and understand what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for Trinity Sunday June 19 The week following Trinity Sunday is the 12th week in Ordinary Time collect/opening prayer reflection for this week (NZPB) • collect/opening prayer reflection for Corpus Christi June 23 On this site there are two wonderful reflections on Rublev’s icon of the Trinity:… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for the Day of Pentecost June 12 Pentecost A Pentecost Vigil The week following the Day of Pentecost is the 11th week in Ordinary Time collect/opening prayer reflection for this week (NZPB) The Day of Pentecost is a feast day. It concludes the Easter Season. It does… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for Ascension Day June 2 This is the week when the 40-day Easter Seasoners part company from the 50-day Easter Seasoners. white is right Ascension Day reflection In the Southern Hemisphere this begins the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Keep the Alleluias going. Keep the Easter/Paschal… Continue Reading
scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for Easter 7 June 5 and week following • collect/opening prayer reflection for Easter 7 June 5 and week following (Common Worship, CofE; BCP TEC USA) In the Southern Hemisphere this is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. You need take no notice of NZ Lectionary… Continue Reading
