I tend to explain that there is a spectrum from “more a sign” at one end to “more a symbol” at the other end. A sign needs explanation. The liturgical colours are more towards the sign end of the spectrum.
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Sovereign God,
it is your will to gather up all things
in your beloved one,
reigning in the universe
in the power that is love,
mercifully grant
that the whole of creation,
freed from slavery,
may serve and praise you
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Some people believe that Jesus did not die for everyone! And express this in art, and in their understanding of the words used when celebrating and making Christ’s death present in the Eucharist.
Did Jesus Die for All? Read More »
God of inspiration,
you caused all holy scriptures to be written for our instruction,
grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,
that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of your holy Word,
we may embrace and ever hold fast to the blessed hope of everlasting life,
which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever.
Amen.
Resources Sunday 17 November 2024 – Ordinary 33 Read More »
The final document of the Roman Catholic synod with explanation of its way of making decisions that can be used in any group. And an outline of how Anglicanism works synodaly. This is an ecumenical movement.
Compassionate God,
through your inexhaustible goodness,
keep us from all that may hurt us,
so that, ready in both mind and body,
we may, with free hearts, pursue your purpose;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Resources Sunday 10 November 2024 – Ordinary 32 Read More »
A review of the NZ 2025 Lectionary booklet highlighting that, rather than providing a resource enriching worship with ongoing study and formation, it reinforces common (unhelpful) misunderstandings.
New Zealand Lectionary 2025 Read More »
Merciful God,
it is your gift alone
by which your faithful people
offer you true and laudable service,
grant, we beseech you,
that we may run, without stumbling, towards your promises;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Resources Sunday 3 November 2024 – Ordinary 31 Read More »
