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.
Sydney Anglicanism would describe itself as conservative evangelical. It is often a place that points where others who so describe themselves are looking. Sydney’s diocesan synod recently opposed adoption of the “Anglican Covenant”. Liturgically it continues fighting nineteenth-century style battles putting energy where most have even forgotten that there was once controversy. Priests “ministers” are… Continue Reading
THE Font is a primary sign and symbol in the worship space. Just as baptism images dying with Christ, so the font images tomb. Just as baptism images being cleansed, so the font images bath. You can stand up in the pool and have water poured over you. Use copious water. Baptism in the Anglican… Continue Reading
Holy Cross Day, September 14, is called in Greek Ὕψωσις τοῦ Τιμίου Σταυροῦ (literally, “Raising Aloft of the Precious Cross”). In Latin it is called Exaltatio Sanctae Crucis (literally, “Raising Aloft/Exaltation/Triumph of the Holy Cross”. The True Cross is said to have been discovered in 326 by Helena, mother of Constantine. The Church of the… Continue Reading
I have published a couple of reflections on the sign of the cross on this site. This one by Fr Matthew Moretz is a good addition to that series: sign of the cross part 1 sign of the cross part 2
This reflection follows the first on the sign of the cross. The following two videos give insights from the Orthodox perspective.
The sign of the cross is regularly used to start prayer; at the absolution; at a blessing at the end of a service. Many are signed with a cross in ash on foreheads on Ash Wednesday. The sign is there at the beginning and end of a service; the beginning and end of a life;… Continue Reading
Prior to the 1970s, NZ Anglicans had to be confirmed in order to be allowed to receive communion. Then in the 70s and 80s General Synod allowed those baptised who had been “Admitted to Communion” to receive communion. This followed the then RC model of “First Communion”. In 1990 General Synod restored the tradition of… Continue Reading
