A pastor from another Bayside church likes to send out words of encouragement to the clergy in the area. This is the message he sent last week. The words are actually those of one of my favorite Christian authors, Henri Nouwen. This message seems pertinent as we celebrate the richness of God’s blessings on our own lives – individually and...
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Parish Outing – Thanksgiving & Postponed St Francis Day Celebration
On Sunday the 14th of November there are two changes to our regular patter of worship. Read More... from Parish Outing – Thanksgiving & Postponed St Francis Day...
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7th November 2010 -Totally Immobilized
Totally Immobilized I came across this story as I was preparing to speak to you about Zacchaeus, last week. Mrs. Billie Cannon, was preparing to paint her back porch. In order to protect the floor, she very carefully placed around the edges a strip of Scotch tape-the kind with adhesive Read More... from 7th November 2010 -Totally...
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31st October 2010 – HALLOWEEN
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch and washes all the dirt off of you. Read More... from 31st October 2010 –...
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Reflection – 24th October 2010 – Saints and Heroes of Our Faith.
Perhaps you have your own faith heroes? People who may not have lived their lives in the public eye but whose words and actions offered light in the darker moments of life? Read More... from Reflection – 24th October 2010 – Saints and Heroes of Our...
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Reflection – Sunday 17th of October, Prayer – Corporate and Solitary
I love to pray! More specifically, I love to come into the presence of God and spend quality time there. It’s pretty much like setting aside time to have coffee/tea with a friend. It’s important to set aside time and space away from interruptions… to give my whole attention to the one I am visiting with. Read More... from Reflection –...
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Reflection 10th October 2010 – The Gift of Grandparents
So… grandparents, remember that you have much still to give in the nurture of faith. And parents… perhaps a word of thanks to your children’s grandparents would help them to know their own worth. They have a special, God given calling! Read More... from Reflection 10th October 2010 – The Gift of...
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3rd October 2010 – Forgiveness
Forgiveness is very easy to talk or even to write about, but we need the power of the Holy Spirit to actually forgive. For the Christian, forgiveness is not optional. It is mandatory. Read More... from 3rd October 2010 –...
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Reflections 26th September 2010 – Clutter, Rubbish and Too Much Paper
My office desk is a mess…. I am drowning in paper! Advertising for this, instructions for that, old sermons, invitations, letters, cards, pew bulletins, diocesan canons etc… It is time to sort out the clutter, empty the rubbish and file away things that really need to be retained. I was doing Read More... from Reflections 26th September 2010...
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Reflections 19th September 2010
This week I was invited to visit the Presentation Spirituality Centre in Kooralgin Street. Knowing that the centre was so close to St Paul’s was an added incentive for me as we contemplated our move to Manly. I have a deep need for times of quiet, peaceful reflection and prayer. Read More... from Reflections 19th September...
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