Prayers proposed for latest edition of New Zealand Prayer Book are return for another look
[Anglican Taonga] Prayers proposed for the latest edition of A New Zealand Prayer Book/He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa came under scrutiny as General Synod considered them for a first round of approvals on the way to becoming authorized “formularies” of the church.
Motion 13 called for approval of a 300-page schedule of sentences, collects (an ancient fivefold prayer that gathers the assembly’s thoughts on a specific intention) and lists of biblical readings for saints and special days (such as Good Friday, Epiphany, etc.) and each Sunday of the year.
Christchurch delegate the Rev. Toby Behan, vicar of Rangiora, presented an analysis of the new collects and asked why 72 originals from 1988 were no longer in the new Prayer Book (although still authorized for use). He noted that in many cases the older prayers were stronger prayers than their replacements.
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