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.
Our bishop recently wrote to the diocese, “The season of Epiphany extends to Ash Wednesday”. Well, in Canada, yes. And in The Episcopal Church. But not in New Zealand Anglicanism. Not this year anyway (yep, two years ago it was true here). In this year’s NZ Anglican Lectionary(PDF download), this coming Sunday (29 January) is… Continue Reading
If Ashes to Fire is “authorised” will all other possibilities from Ash Wednesday until the Day of Pentecost be illegal? Currently everything in Ashes to Fire (a resource for the Lent and Easter Seasons) is allowed to be used. But currently you can also use resources from the Canadian Book of Alternative Services, from the… Continue Reading
Anglicans from the diocese of Qu’Appelle and Roman Catholics from the archdiocese of Regina celebrated the Day of Pentecost together at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Regina, Canada. The Anglican bishop and the Roman Catholic bishop led the ecumenical service. The joint service was the result of the covenant between the two dioceses, signed in January… 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
I have written before about the concerns I have when every service, or the majority of services, follow the model of being a “seeker service” – with a primary focus on seeking to convert people, and even have them drawn into the life of the Christian community. The primary focus and goal of worship, IMO,… Continue Reading
Here is a reflection on the collect/opening prayer for the Day of Pentecost. Here are suggestions that may be incorporated into a Day of Pentecost service. Thought-provoking Easter video
The Day of Pentecost ends the Easter Season – it is the culmination of the Great Fifty Days of the Easter season. Here is a reflection on the collect/opening prayer for the Day of Pentecost. Here are suggestions that may be incorporated into a Day of Pentecost service. Although the next time some Christians will… Continue Reading
