Appropriating Christian Language
Radio New Zealand asks the new, Christian Leader of the Opposition a religious question that neither the questioner nor the responder seem to understand.
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liturgy
Resources for Advent 3
Incline your ear, O God,
to our pleading,
and by the grace of your coming to us
enlighten the darkness of our hearts,
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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NRSV Updated Edition
While the NRSV has been the standard translation used in reputable English-language scholarship, it has never been generally popular. I abhor the multiplicity of English-language bible translations – treating God’s Word as a capitalist, survival-of-the-fittest, competitive commodity
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Aotearoa New Zealand Christmas Stamps 2021
What is your country producing for Christmas stamps?
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Resources for Advent 2
Stir up your power, O God,
and with your great might
come to our aid,
so that where our sins impede us,
the help of your grace may swiftly deliver us,
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
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Saint Andrew
Everliving God,
your apostle Andrew obeyed the call of your Son
and followed him without delay;
grant that we like him may give ourselves readily
to do what you command;
through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
The Good Samaritan
You may be interested in my reflection video that I just produced on The Good Samaritan.
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Covid and Chalice
Currently, Covid has put paid to the chalice at Communion.
And, I’m sorry, this article is not going to solve the issue – but it may help outline some of the problems, some of the suggested solutions, and problems with some of the solutions. It may help people, at least, to see that this is not straightforward.