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If someone can interpret the above, from the NZ Lectionary differently, please let me know. To me, I can only read it to mean that if there is no procession with palms then Mark 11:1-11 (or John 12:12-16) and Ps 118:1-2,19-29 can replace Isa 50:4-9a and Ps 31:9-16. That’s what it means, isn’t it? So,… Continue Reading
Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. I’m one of those Greeks. I come from Thessalonica. I work in the port there. Mostly just labouring, loading and unloading ships that ply the Mediterranean. It pays the bills. Just. And occasionally I get the chance to work on a… Continue Reading
Highlighting liturgical confusion could become a weekly post… The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia has “formularies”. These are agreements of, say, shared worship practice – this is what unites our church. A Bill is brought to General Synod and receives the approval of the three houses (bishops, clergy, laity) and the three… Continue Reading
Some notes about tomorrow, for Anglicans, Roman Catholics, and of course – for all of you interested. Anglican The NZ Lectionary does not provide an email address for questions. I receive emails asking for explanation, not only from the “person in the pew” but also from senior, well-trained clergy trying to make sense of the… Continue Reading
I recently received the Lectionary for 2012 for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia (PDF here). There is much improved from recent versions, but with one inaccuracy. It assumes that A New Zealand Prayer Book/ He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa (ANZPB/HKMOA) has been revised! Regulars here will know that there was an… Continue Reading
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
I want to enthusiastically recommend a relatively new preaching resource to you: WaiapuAcademy.org. This has a wonderful collection of podcasts that is being updated each week. Click here for the podcast for this coming Sunday (February 13). The Rev. Dr. Howard Pilgrim is a colleague and friend. He has had a lifelong passion for biblical… Continue Reading
