I am struck by the deep compassion of Jesus when he sees this woman in the synagogue. In simply seeing her he understands and knows her need. In calling her into the circle of listeners (all of whom were men) he was breaking down barriers and accepting her as worthy Read More... from 25th August 2013 – 14th Sunday After Pentecost...
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18th August 2013 – 13th Sunday After Pentecost C
How do you arrive at church for Sunday worship? I am not asking about your mode of transport, who you travel with or what you wear. No, I am enquiring about your preparation for worship, and your expectations as you arrive. What is on your mind as you enter St Read More... from 18th August 2013 – 13th Sunday After Pentecost...
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28th July 2013 – 10th Sunday After Pentecost C – OS 17C
Prayer Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just don’t possess? Prayer is not a mysterious practice reserved only for clergy and the religiously devout. Prayer is simply communicating with God— It is a two-way conversation, listening and talking to God. Read More... from 28th July...
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21st July 2013 – 9th Sunday After Pentecost C – OS 16C
The Jesuit author, Gerald M. Fagin, writes about reverence with great clarity. “The reverent person notices and responds to the mystery of life and the sacredness of all things. Reverence is an attitude of dependence and humility…a longing for something greater.” It seems that this is where we find Mary Read More... from 21st July 2013...
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14th July 2013 – 8th Sunday After Pentecost C – OS 15C
Last week, we read that Jesus told his disciples “the harvest is plentiful but the labourers are few” and on this theme, the last thing Jesus did before he left this earth was give us the great commission: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the Read More... from 14th July 2013 – 8th Sunday After...
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7th Sunday After Pentecost C – 7th July 2013
This week we began a new month and a new financial year. Billy Diehm, from our local Christian Radio Station (96.5) wrote “The month of June has been a significant month for 96five. Not only did we hit our on air appeal target but we had a team focus on Read More... from 7th Sunday After Pentecost C – 7th July...
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30th June 2013 – 6th Sunday After Pentecost C
At the end of Luke chapter 9 we read the story about Jesus’ final approach to Jerusalem. On his way he meets three men who wish to follow him and he warns them that it will cost them dearly to do so. To the three he says, you will be Read More... from 30th June 2013 – 6th Sunday After Pentecost...
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5th Sunday After Pentecost – 23rd June 2013
On Sunday morning I will be basing my sermon on a reflection sent from the diocesan offices for Synod Sunday… I will be speaking about the unhealthy, unhelpful, ties that bind us. Ahab is bound by lust and greed, Elijah and the Gerasenes, by fear, the demoniac by “demons” and Read More... from 5th Sunday After Pentecost – 23rd June...
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16th June 2013 – St Peter and Paul
Today we gather – two worship communities but still one family in Christ – to celebrate our Patron Saints, Peter and Paul. As the “family” that was the first century Christian church took shape, it would be hard to find two more radically different personalities than Peter and Paul. Tradition Read More... from 16th June 2013 – St Peter...
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3rd Sunday After Pentecost C – 9th June 2013
While we have rejoiced in the safe arrival of our little grandson, Hudson, I have returned to stories of illness, sadness and concern for a number of family and friends. Sometimes life is like that – great one moment then bad, hopeless or down right disastrous the next. The events Read More... from 3rd Sunday After Pentecost C – 9th June...
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