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Imagining the Lectionary: Advent begins where we are
Imagining the Lectionary: Advent begins where we are
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Advent begins where we are (Advent 2B) Reflection accompanying images “Heros de Lumiere by Igor Mitoraj” and “Heros de Lumiere by Igor Mitoraj monochrome” The Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj takes the idioms of classical Graeco-Roman sculpture and gives
Imagining the Lectionary: Come Advent Spirit and enlighten our imaginations (Advent 1B)
Imagining the Lectionary: Come Advent Spirit and enlighten our imaginations (Advent 1B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Come Advent Spirit and enlighten our imaginations (Advent 1B) Reflection accompanying images “street performer with hoop of fire” "Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come" (Mark 13:33) As night falls in the centre of Nottingham a
Paul for Everyone Romans part 2 - A Stumble with a Purpose
Paul for Everyone Romans part 2 - A Stumble with a Purpose
by SPCK - N T Wright
A Stumble with a Purpose ROMANS 11.7-15 When Jesus told a story about an older and a younger brother, he was picking up echoes from several powerful stories in the book of Genesis. In Jesus’ own parable in Luke 15, the younger son takes his share of the inheritance, goes off and
1 and 2 Samuel for Everyone - On Following Up Your Good Ideas but Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously
1 and 2 Samuel for Everyone - On Following Up Your Good Ideas but Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously
by SPCK - John Goldingay
On Following Up Your Good Ideas but Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously 2 Samuel 5: 1- 25 I am coming to the end of my fortieth year as a professor. On Sunday evening, the day before yet another new quarter started, a friend asked me a question that unintentionally made me feel rat
LWPT Meditations - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr B 1st Samuel 17: 32-49 Psalm 9: 9-20 2nd Corinthians 6: 1-13 Mark 4: 35-41 When we are faced with apparently insurmountable problems, as Christians we can have full confidence in our God and his saving grace; this is the clear message
LWPT Meditations - Third Sunday of Easter - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Third Sunday of Easter - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation - 3rd Sunday of Easter Year B Acts 3 v 12-19 1st John 3 v 1-7 Luke 24 v 36b-48 Three decades ago, the then Bishop of Durham, David Jenkins, caused near uproar among Christians with his statement that the resurrection of Jesus was just “a conjuring trick with bones”. I
LWPT Meditations - Christmas Day - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Christmas Day - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Christmas Day Yr A Titus 3:4-7 Luke 2:8-20 I have often wondered what it was about the infant Jesus that so inspired the shepherds who were his first visitors. Women are traditionally fascinated by babies, gazing at them, cooing over them and talking nonsense to the
clouds and glory - Bible Sunday - Year A
clouds and glory - Bible Sunday - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Bible Sunday Year A We give you thanks for Scripture writers and translators. We pray for Bible Societies, Bible study groups, theological students. We pray that your church may be true to the Scriptures, that we may find joy in proclaiming the gospel, that your word may influenc
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 2 - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 2 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Sunday between 10 and 16 February inclusive (if earlier than the Second Sunday before Lent) Deuteronomy 30. 15-20 or Ecclesiasticus 15. 15-20: Ps. 119. 1-8 : 1 Corinthians 3. 1- 9: Matthew 5. 21-37 Enfold us, Lord, in your love, surround us with your peace, encircle us with your
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 3 - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 3 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Sunday between 17 and 23 February inclusive (if earlier than the Second Sunday before Lent) Leviticus 19. 1-2, 9-18 : Ps. 119. 33-40 : 1 Corinthians 3. 10-11, 16-23 : Matthew 5. 38-48 Lord, in the clouds and darkness of this world, grant us a glimpse of your glory, that we may se
Traces of Glory Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension Day) - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension Day) - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
The Seventh Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension Day) Holy Spirit of God, We watch for you, we wait for you, We look for you, we long for you. Come Holy Spirit, renew us, refresh us, restore us, That we may live and work to your glory;…
Hymn: A handsome lad, but who would choose
Hymn: A handsome lad, but who would choose
by Andrew Pratt
A handsome lad, but who would choose the shepherd of the sheep, away at work up in the hills, might even be asleep? But Samuel asked, and Jesse called, and David came back home. A King, he hardly looked the part, more one who'd like to roam. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: BARCHESTER FAI
Hymn: Look: fantastic celebration
Hymn: Look: fantastic celebration
by Andrew Pratt
Look: fantastic celebration, thirty thousand gathered round, in the midst the ark is lifted, this would now be hallowed ground. Listen: tambourines are ringing, this would be the day of days. Songs and lyres and harps resounding form a framework for their praise. Verses 2-3 follo
Hymn: Passion can distort our judgment
Hymn: Passion can distort our judgment
by Andrew Pratt
Passion can distort our judgment, twisting love, distorting fate. Is this Adam's sin returning as endearments turn to hate? In the cold light of the morning, looking back on what we've done, even at the new day's dawning, feeling chill in morning sun. Verses 3-4 follows Tune: MER
LWPT Meditations - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation- 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 2nd Samuel 18: 5-9, 15, 31-33 Psalm 130 Ephesians 4: 25-5: 2 John 6 35, 41-51 When David committed both adultery and murder (2nd Samuel 11), he set off a train of events that deeply scarred his family and caused him anguish. Even th
clouds and glory - All Saints Day - Year A