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.
Brother Colin Wilfred SSF died August 2nd, in Canterbury, England. He had been suffering for some time of pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease. Brother Colin was in his early 70s. Brother Colin was a member of the Society of St Francis, the Anglican Franciscans. [UK site; NZ site] Br Colin will be well known… Continue Reading
I cannot remember how I recently fell over this video. Sorry if I didn’t credit you. It is part of a 1964 vocations movie for the Dominicans. I think there is much that is fascinating here – let alone how much has changed in four and a half decades. People often think that the vows… Continue Reading
Father, I abandon myself into your hands; do with me what you will. Whatever you may do, I thank you: I am ready for all, I accept all. Let only your will be done in me, and in all your creatures – I wish no more than this, O Lord. Into your hands I commend… Continue Reading
On Monday I will talk to over 650 young people about priesthood and how I got to be a priest. Last Monday about 130 of these young men aged about 16 years old went to a careers expo. In the past the Anglican Diocese has had a stall there with an attractive brochure about priesthood… Continue Reading
I’m trying to do some research around the concept of poverty. Including the possible standard of living of the historical Jesus. He is referred to as a τεκτων (tekton) in Mark 6:3 – there are some suggesting this may mean “scholar” – with reference to Aramaic and the Talmud http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081205075338AAVzAb3. Can anyone confirm or deny… Continue Reading
As well as the Roman Catholic Church, many Anglican churches celebrate St John Vianney on August 4. This year it is 150 years since the death of the priest who is known more commonly by his title “Curé d’Ars” (the parish priest of the village of Ars-sur-Formans). He is the patron saint of parish priests,… Continue Reading
“all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well” Today is the feast of Julian of Norwich (c. November 8, 1342 – c. 1416). She is an English mystic. She is called Julian after the Church of St Julian in Norwich, where she was an anchoress. She… Continue Reading
