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.
‘Unauthorised version’ by U.A. Fanthorpe Of course he meant it kindly. I know that. I know Josh—as well as anyone can know The Son of God. All the same, he slipped up Over this one. After all, a Son is only a son When you come to think about it. And this Was between sisters…. Continue Reading
Reflections based on the collect 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 14 reflection from the collect/opening prayer 6th Sunday after the Epiphany February 14 reflection from the collect/opening prayer (TEC BCP USA) Most using the Revised Common Lectionary will be celebrating Transfiguration Sunday this Sunday (the Sunday before Lent), with the Gospel reading as Luke… Continue Reading
Liturgy as language (part 5) There are those who look at thriving, fruitful, vibrant worshipping communities, see they are not “using liturgy” and suggest comments like, “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”, or “introducing liturgy will destroy this – you will be on a hiding to nothing.” I disagree. First let’s clarify. Liturgy, by… Continue Reading
As promised, this post will provide links to some of the best online resources connected to the lectionary. The first post gave the history of the lectionary. The second post highlighted advantages of using the lectionary. One of the huge advantages is that the lectionary has such a wealth of supporting resources. This post will… Continue Reading
In the last post on the lectionary I gave background to the RCL (Revised Common Lectionary) and highlighted that a community discipline of following the lectionary frees us from the vagaries and some of the eccentricities of allowing pastors total discretion to pick their own favourite Bible passages. I think there is always a danger… Continue Reading
I consider the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) as a gift from the Holy Spirit to the church. Although at the grass-roots level relationships between people of different denominations are healthy, at the power levels of institutional Christianity ecumenism has pretty much, in spite of innumerable meetings and reports, come to …. nought. Yet, Sunday by… Continue Reading
