I get it that Easter is coming but I have difficulty with prolonged periods of sombreness … As Christians we know the joy of a risen Christ. Resurrection Sunday is a most joyous occasion. Scripture and our reflective Good Friday services bring home starkly the harsh reality of the crucifixion of Jesus, making that resurrection joy even more joyous! So much joy! … [To read more, click on title]
Category Archives: Reflections
For this is what I came to do
… we hear that Jesus regularly withdraws for prayer and contemplation. After being found by Peter, he then sets off for the neighbouring towns to continue preaching and healing. “For this is what I came to do,” he says when the disciples tell him that everyone is looking for him … [To read more, click on title]
Good things can come out of Nazareth
Epiphany is a season of light and revelation, a season of searching, discovering, finding, and knowing. I wonder what we can learn from the penetrating and grace-filled vision of God in these days. If Jesus were here right now, looking at what we’re looking at in the world today, what would he see? [To read more, click on title]
Christmas in Perspective
When I was a child … waiting for Christmas was full of expectation – would Father Christmas arrive? Had he read my list of presents? Would I get some of them? Would I get any of them? You had to be ‘good’ and well-behaved in those weeks leading up to Christmas if you were going to be rewarded … [To read more, click on title]
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