Advent 4C – 23rd December 2012

There are many stories or legends around Christmas, the arrival of the Christ child, and gift givers who missed the opportunity to worship at His birth. Part of Italy’s traditional celebration is the story of a witch known as La Befana who arrives on her broomstick during the night of Read More... from Advent 4C – 23rd December...
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Advent is here. And I’ve got to admit that I am already over the doomsday or apocalyptic readings and dire warnings of judgment. Its not that I don’t believe in judgment, or that Jesus has a right to make such judgment… but I am truly sick of the fire and Read More... from Advent 2 – 9th December...
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Please forgive me but in the midst of a very busy week I decided that there was no point in striving to reinvent the wheel. My thoughts on the coming few weeks are captured in this short article from “Seasons of the Spirit” produced by Mediacom… But Wait, There’s More “Advent Read More... from Advent 1C – 2nd December...
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Today is the last Sunday in the church year. WE have journeyed with the people of God as they waited for the coming of Messiah, we have travelled to Bethlehem to see a babe in a manger, we have Sat with the disciples as they were taught by our Lord, Read More... from Christ The King – 25th November...
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This week we come together as one congregation, to give thanks to God for our many blessings, to remember the Saints and to celebrate with Miranda as she confirms the promises made for her at her Baptism. We come with joy tempered with a certain sadness as this will be Read More... from All Saints Day – 4th November...
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This week’s Gospel reading in which the disciples vie for the best seat at the table with Jesus is really appropriate given that, at a recent gathering of some clergy colleagues, part of the discussion revolved around the question “How do we measure the success of our ministry?” Surely this Read More... from 21st Sunday After Pentecost...
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Dear friends, this week a wonderful priest and friend (The Reverend Doctor Ann McElligott) said her farewells, placed her hand in Jesus hand and stepped into eternity. She knew that it was time… and she, together with her son (Agen) included us in her final walk. Another friend shared her Read More... from 14th October 2012/ 20th Sunday After...
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Dear friends, this week a wonderful priest and friend (The Reverend Doctor Ann McElligott) said her farewells, placed her hand in Jesus hand and stepped into eternity. She knew that it was time… and she, together with her son (Agen) included us in her final walk. Another friend shared her Read More... from 20th Sunday After Pentecost –...
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Happy Fathers Day to all our Fathers! And, for all whose fathers are no longer with them, may you find joy and comfort, in your reflections and memories. It’s refreshing to be reminded that God is with us at all times. Last week I shared this update on the story Read More... from Fathers Day – 2nd September...
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Strengthened and Equipped This week we continue with Jesus’ teaching about himself as the “bread of life” – saying “those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me and I in them.” Undoubtedly many misunderstood and thought Jesus was referring to some cannibalistic pagan rite. We know Read More... from 13th Sunday after Pentecost...
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