The Anglican Church of Or opts for New Living Translation
The NZ Anglican Church promotes CofE readings rather than its own, and the New Living Translation without the diocesan bishops’ approval.
September 2019
The Bible at the 9/11 Ground Zero
Jesus said, ‘You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also.’
What Did You Make Of Last Sunday’s Gospel?
His master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly; for the children of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than are the children of light.
Resources for Week beginning 29 September
God of heaven and earth,
you declare your almighty power
above all by showing mercy and compassion;
grant us the fullness of your grace,
that we, who are running to obtain your promises,
may be partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
Two Special Episcopal Ordinations
A Kenyan, Steve Maina, became the Bishop of Nelson, and Waitohiariki Quayle became the first Māori woman (and the first New-Zealand-born woman) to be ordained a bishop.
Six New Anglo-Catholic Points
My six points for a 21st Century Anglo-Catholic spirituality. They are both characteristics and challenges.
Evangelism Anglo-Catholic Style
Five addresses by Bishop Stephen Cottrell highlighting six dimensions of a life of nurture, transformation, and evangelism.
Resources for Week beginning 22 September
Amos highlights our measuring time by the moon and our fundamental dependence on food, on grain. The psalm images this fragile planet from on high. The gospel highlights we are stewards, “managers” of what God entrusts to us.