Mustard seed
Mustard seed
by Sue Brown
Mustard Seed Sometimes the world looks bleak: much hatred and injustice, violence and poverty. Love is stifled; faith is quenched; hope is crushed. What use is one small act of love in such world? Faith may move mountains, but does it lift the burdens of the poor? If hope is dash
Monologue/Reflection Perfume
Monologue/Reflection Perfume
by Sue Brown
In the home of simon the Pharisee. Perfume Early evening in the small Galilean town As I walk to Simon’s house. Simon the Pharisee: a good man, and an important one. People look up to him; he’s influential and uses that influence to help others. I feel a slight thrill: Simon is h
Christmas Prayer:Thank You
Christmas Prayer:Thank You
by Sue Brown
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession Thank you, Lord for Mary. Thank you for her willingness to do what you asked of her, for the care she took of Jesus while he was a baby and as he grew up. Mary showed great faith in you, trusting you although the way ahead was hard. Remem
Meditation-Prayer
Meditation-Prayer
by Sue Brown
Meditation based on Luke 11:1-13 Prayer To pray is to be open to the One who knows you intimately; who has known and loved you from the beginning. Open to God who is awe-inspiring goodness, breath-taking power, suffering love. Open to God and to all that he is doing, making, lovi
Crucifixion
Crucifixion
by Sue Brown
Crucifixion Just another crucifixion; but this time there was more interest than usual. You always get some spectators: the ghoulish, taking twisted pleasure in the pain. Sometimes a kinsman or woman stands nearby, heartbroken, distraught; wiser perhaps to stay away and weep at h
The Thankful Leper
The Thankful Leper
by Roger Price
This is a solo voice reflective piece written from the point of view of the single leper from the group of ten which Jesus healed who returned to thank him. This is described in Luke chaper 17, verses 11 to 19. It is one of a number of similar pieces that I have written and colle
Letters About the Creation
Letters About the Creation
by Roger Price
This is an exchange of letters between God and the builders he employed to actually build the world on His behalf. As with all builders things do not go smoothly! Mainly a dialogue between God and the builder but God's PA does make one appearance when God is out to dinner. Part o
Jesus the Bread of Life
Jesus the Bread of Life
by Roger Price
The Bible readings for August have been taken from John 6 and culminate in Jesus declaring himself the 'Bread of Life'. This reflection covers the Gospel stories from the Feeding of the 5,000 through the appearance on the Sea of Galilee up to this declaration and beyond. It was o
A Modern Allergory