Services since the Christchurch quake (February 22) at Christ’s College where I serve, have not been in Chapel but in shifts in the gym. For the final service of the term we were all together on the Quad with the temporary classrooms and the tent and buildings being repaired. Those who have been repairing our
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Today, five years ago, this website was launched. I produce all this in my “spare” time and thank you, all who visit here, for your support and encouragement. Let us continue to pray for each other, and all who visit here. The large number of people who visit and find it useful, the comments and
In contemporary Western liturgy this Sunday is the Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday – it includes the liturgy of the palms. readings for Liturgy of the Palms readings for the Passion textweek for Liturgy of the Palms textweek for the Passion I suggest you take no notice of the collect suggested in the NZ
The above is similar to the video clip I reflected on in a post on being virtually together. This has 2052 performances of ‘Sleep’ from 1752 singers in 58 countries, individually recorded and uploaded to YouTube between September 2010 and January 2011. Here is a Canadian 10-minute compilation of “Amazing Grace” videos from across Canada.
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The Torah reading today, 5 Nisan, 5771 (April 9 2011) in the synagogue is called Metzora Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Last week I mentioned The Chumash: The Stone Edition (ArtScroll (Mesorah)) which gives the 54 constituent weekly Torah portions (parashiyyot) with translation and commentary. We have already discussed the issue with translating יהוה and the problems with
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I have written about lay presidency of the Eucharist previously. You can find one of my blog posts about lay presidency here. The publication of Sydney Anglican The Lord’s Supper in Human Hands – Epilogue (click to download PDF) makes a revisit possibly worthwhile. If you haven’t read my earlier post, that background may be
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I am looking forward to Mysteries of the Jesus Prayer. This is a major documentary feature film and companion book from HarperOne With Dr. Norris J. Chumley and V.Rev. Dr. John A McGuckin. You can join their mailing list for prayers, chants, etc at http://www.MysteriesoftheJesusPrayer.com.
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scripture readings textweek resources • collect/opening prayer reflection for April 10 and week following (BCP TEC) Preparing for Holy Week • Palm Sunday • Maundy Thursday • Good Friday • Easter Vigil Collect from Common Worship (CofE) Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the
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