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Meditation - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Meditation - 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
by David Middleton
Meditation – 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A A new fishing boat? Matthew 4: 12-23 There was something about John’s message that just couldn’t be ignored; I was a sinner, and so was everyone else; it hurt my pride… and most everyone else’s too, but it was true. So it came as no g…
Imagining the Lectionary: Filled, low, straight and smooth - the civil engineering of grace (Advent 2C)
Imagining the Lectionary: Filled, low, straight and smooth - the civil engineering of grace (Advent 2C)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Filled, low, straight and smooth - the civil engineering of grace (Advent 2C) Reflection accompanying image “Prepare the way of the Lord ” "Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be made low, and the crooked shall be made straigh…
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C)
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Baptism of Jesus (Year C) Reflection accompanying image “Faith check holy fire assembly point” When can faith be said to be truly authentic? This week's Lectionary readings suggest that the answer to this question relates to both our experiences of God's…
Poem: Asking questions
Poem: Asking questions
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Asking questions When the crowd of followers asked John, ‘what should we do?’ they knew the answer before he gave it. ‘Caring means sharing, not keeping everything as personal property. Give some of it away.’ When the tax collectors asked John, ‘what should we do?’ they als…
All Desires Known - The Refining Fire Collect
All Desires Known - The Refining Fire Collect
by SPCK - Janet Morley
THE REFINING FIRE Collect Isaiah 40.1–11; Malachi 3.1–5 God our healer, whose mercy is like a refining fire: touch us with your judgement... Advent 2 (ABC); Proper 2 (B); Proper 23 (BC); Proper 25 (B); Presentation (ABC); Birth of John the Baptist (ABC) Taken from All Desires Kno…
Poem: The time has come
Poem: The time has come
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: The time has come As John had said, ‘the time has come.’ So Jesus, bowing to the Jordan’s waves and rising to the words ‘beloved Son’ and ‘well pleased,’ was willing to be made ready, by desert trial, to take his place in the unfolding story of God’s love. Continues... ©Mar…
Acts for Everyone Part 2 - Address in Antioch
Acts for Everyone Part 2 - Address in Antioch
by SPCK - N T Wright
Address in Antioch Acts 13.13-25 I sat in the small meeting room, intrigued at what I was hearing. I had been invited to a presentation organized by local councillors and businessmen in a particular area. They had a project, and they wanted support for it. There was an old factor…
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - Jesus Condemns the Cities
Matthew for Everyone Part 1 - Jesus Condemns the Cities
by SPCK - N T Wright
Jesus Condemns the Cities Matthew 11.16-24 A bright red sports car swept by me in the street, with a roar of exhaust and a swish of tyres. As it slowed momentarily to take the corner, I caught a glimpse of the young man driving it: dark glasses, long hair, the hint of a beard. Ro…
Luke for Everyone - Simeon and Anna
Luke for Everyone - Simeon and Anna
by SPCK - N T Wright
Simeon and Anna Luke 2.21-40 I watched as the craftsman went about his task. He carefully set the lead into the window to be the framework for the beautiful glass he had been staining. Now came the moment: where before was a plain window, now there was a riot of colour and shape,…
LWPT Meditations - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A The story of the feeding of the five thousand is one of the best known in the Bible; it is recorded in each of the gospels. It all began because Jesus wanted some peace and quiet after he heard of the violent death of his cousin, Joh…
God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus
God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus
by Andrew Pratt
Third Sunday of Advent Year A Matthew 11: 2 – 11 Hymn: God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus God's presence was seen in the person of Jesus where people found healing and wholeness and grace, miraculous wonders and love without measure, the touch of his hands and the loo…
Here the herald calls the nations
Here the herald calls the nations
by Andrew Pratt
Here the herald calls the nations, pointing to the path to peace, making clear the way for God-head, bringing freedom and release. Hear the word that he is preaching, ‘turn again toward God’s way’. See the Lord of life is coming, greet the Lord’s expected day. Verse 3 follows Tun…
John the Baptist Begins His Ministry