Rev. Bosco Peters
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Spirituality in a Third Millennium context
"What it means to be human in an AI world" - the text of the sermon I preached at St Barnabas, Fendalton, is now in their parish magazine (page 4): www.stbarnabas.org.nz/2026/08/10/t...
The Mooring Post August – October 2026 – St Barnabas Anglican
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Commemorating St Clare: liturgy.co.nz/clare-of-ass... Loving God, your Son became poor that he might make many rich; by the example of your servant Clare, inspire in us a singleness of heart in your service, so that we may love and care for those around us, in humble obedience...
Clare of Assisi - Liturgy
Loving God, your Son became poor that he might make many rich; by the example of your servant Clare, inspire in us a singleness of heart in your service, so that we may love and care for those around ...
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Resources and Reflections for Sunday: liturgy.co.nz/resources-20... O God, you have prepared for those who love you good things which no eye can see, and which surpass our understanding; pour into our hearts such longing for you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain..
Resources 20th Ordinary – 16 August 2026 - Liturgy
O God, you have prepared for those who love you good things which no eye can see, and which surpass our understanding; pour into our hearts such longing for you, that we, loving you in all things and...
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Anglican Taonga is a publication featuring news and views from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia | Te Hāhi Mihinare ki Aotearoa, ki Niu Tireni, ki Ngā Moutere o te Moana Nui a...
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Commemorating the Transfiguration and the Hiroshima destruction: liturgy.co.nz/transfigurat...
Transfiguration Hiroshima Peace 2021 - Liturgy
Transfiguring God, before the passion of your beloved Son you revealed his glory on the holy mountain: grant that we who by faith behold the light of his face may be strengthened to bear the cross, an...
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Are there really atheists? Or does everyone have a "god" ultimately shaping their life? Drawing on Paul Tillich, this post offers a different way into the conversation between atheists and theists. liturgy.co.nz/are-we-all-p...
Are We All Polytheists? - Liturgy
Perhaps the conversation between atheists and theists begins with the wrong question. Before we ask whether God exists, we might first ask what each of us treats as ultimate.
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Resources for the coming Sunday: liturgy.co.nz/resources-19... Grant to us, O God, we pray, the spirit to always think and do what is right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may be able to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy...
Resources 19th Ordinary – 9 August 2026 - Liturgy
Grant to us, O God, we pray, the spirit to always think and do what is right, that we, who cannot exist without you, may be able to live according to your will; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with...
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Gubernetur - Lat: let the ship be steered. "Cybernetics" 1948 Norbert Wiener coined for his science of control systems: steering; feedback; control; self-correction.
Commemorating Ignatius Loyola: liturgy.co.nz?s=Ignatius Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding and my whole will. All that I am and all that I possess You have given me: I surrender it all to You to be disposed of according to Your will. Give me only Your love...
Ignatius - Liturgy
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Many atheists say they simply believe in one less god than the many that I don’t believe in. This badly misunderstands the classical understanding of theism. liturgy.co.nz/atheists-bel...
Atheists Believe in One God Less - Liturgy
Many atheists say they simply believe in one less god than the many that I don't believe in. This badly misunderstands the classical understanding of theism.
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15 Centuries ago, Pope Gregory taught, incorrectly, that Mary Magdalene, Mary of Bethany, and the sinful woman of Luke 10 were one and the same person. Pope Francis corrected that earlier pope: youtube.com/shorts/zu6vZ...
Martha, Mary, and Lazarus #Bible #Jesus #Church
YouTube video by Bosco Peters
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Absolutely delighted with the quality of the print-on-demand Book of Prayers in Common. Get your free edition and also see different print options here: liturgy.co.nz/book-prayers...
Resources and reflections for Sunday: liturgy.co.nz/resources-18... O God, may your ceaseless mercy cleanse and defend your church, and, since it cannot stand firm without you, guide and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy...
Resources 18th Ordinary – 2 August 2026 - Liturgy
O God, may your ceaseless mercy cleanse and defend your church, and, since it cannot stand firm without you, guide and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, i...
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Roman Catholic Christchurch cathedral plans are out: www.rnz.co.nz/news/regions...
Christchurch Catholic Diocese unveils plans for new $80m Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
The design of Christchurch's new $80 million Catholic cathedral has been unveiled.
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Are you so heavenly minded you’re of little earthly use? youtu.be/0pGgJDWbAVM
Getting heaven into us
YouTube video by Bosco Peters
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The Odyssey meets the Bible: This reflection is as spoiler-free as possible for those yet to watch the movie, The Odyssey. It encourages you to make connections between Homer’s Odyssey and the Bible. liturgy.co.nz/the-odyssey-...
The Odyssey Meets The Bible - Liturgy
This reflection is as spoiler-free as possible for those yet to watch the movie, The Odyssey. It encourages you to make connections between Homer's Odyssey and the Bible.
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Resources for Sunday: liturgy.co.nz/resources-17... O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; enfold us in your gracious care and mercy, that with you to govern and to guide us we may so use your gifts in this fleeting world that we do not lose..
Resources 17th Ordinary – 26 July 2026 - Liturgy
O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; enfold us in your gracious care and mercy, that with you to govern and to guide us we may so use your gif...
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What if the choice isn’t between literalism and atheism? This reflection explores another way of reading Scripture – one that is ancient, contemplative, and intellectually honest. liturgy.co.nz/what-about-a...
What About Adam and Eve? - Liturgy
What if the choice isn't between literalism and atheism? This reflection explores another way of reading Scripture - one that is ancient, contemplative, and intellectually honest.
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I appreciate my bishop's encouragement in relation to my new publication a 'Book of Prayers in Common' hail.to/anglican-dio... liturgy.co.nz/book-prayers...
Anglican e-Life | 15 July 2026
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I have concluded reflection on Magnifica Humanitas - Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI: liturgy.co.nz/pope-leo-and...
Pope Leo and AI - Liturgy
A reflection preparing for the release of the social encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On the Protection of Human Dignity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.
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Resources for Sunday: liturgy.co.nz/resources-16... Watch over your church, O God, with your constant support, and since without you we will surely fall, keep us safe from all harm, and lead us towards all that is good; through Jesus Christ, who is alive with you, in the unity of the Holy...
Resources 16th Ordinary – 19 July 2026 - Liturgy
Watch over your church, O God, with your constant support, and since without you we will surely fall, keep us safe from all harm, and lead us towards all that is good; through Jesus Christ, who is ...
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I held my breath and uploaded my book's ePub directly into the hosting file. And nothing broke! So the file is freely and safely available suitable for reading on phones, tablets, Kindles, and other e-readers. liturgy.co.nz/prayers-we-p...
Prayers We Pray in Common - Liturgy
The Book of Prayers in Common revised and updated available in free-of-charge formats and printed editions.
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Commemorating St Benedict. This morning I prayed, "Bless those everywhere who follow the Rule of Benedict" (Benedictine Daily Prayer) liturgy.co.nz/saint-benedict
Saint Benedict - Liturgy
Today, July 11, is the feast of St Benedict (480 – 547).
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Free editions (including an e-book version) of my revised and expanded Book of Prayers in Common are now available, alongside professionally printed editions. May they enrich your prayer, deepen your faith, and become a resource you can share with others. liturgy.co.nz/prayers-we-p...
Prayers We Pray in Common - Liturgy
The Book of Prayers in Common revised and updated available in free-of-charge formats and printed editions.
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