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Imagining the Lectionary: Whose in, whose out? (Proper 5B)
Imagining the Lectionary: Whose in, whose out? (Proper 5B)
by David Perry
Imagining the Lectionary: Whose in, whose out (Proper 5B) Reflection accompanying image “In or out” The image of the rope boundary and the notional welcoming space it defines addresses one of the most persistent and vexed challenges we face today as societies in a global context.…
Our responsibility
Our responsibility
by Marjorie Dobson
A prayer for wisdom in our response to government, national and local. Suitable for the period before an election. This item will download as 30031005108629.doc Extract: Another banner headline screams out against politicians, local or national, and we unite against the common en…
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Government and Politics
Prayers for All Occasions Book - Prayers - Government and Politics
by SPCK - Ian Black
Three prayers covering government and politics: Before an election Integrity in politics Government God of justice and compassion, leaders and outcasts came to your Son and were received with the same love: for those easily brushed aside he made space; of those with much, much …
Genesis for Everyone Part 2 - Save First, Spend Afterward
Genesis for Everyone Part 2 - Save First, Spend Afterward
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Save First, Spend Afterward Genesis 41:25-57 Writers and TV producers have noted that the cell phone and other technological devices have undermined some of the staple plot devices that make novels and movies work. In Casablanca, Rick need not have been in any doubt as to why Ils…
Psalms for Everyone - The Lowly Will Inherit the Land
Psalms for Everyone - The Lowly Will Inherit the Land
by SPCK - John Goldingay
The Lowly Will Inherit the Earth Psalm 37: 1-20 The day before yesterday, in a demonstration that turned violent, the police station a quarter of a mile from where I lived as a child in Birmingham, England, and a quarter of a mile from my church there, was set on fire. One has a …
Reflection: Royalty
Reflection: Royalty
by Marjorie Dobson
Psalm 99 Reflection: Royalty In our so-called civilised world, evil leaders rule with cruelty, violence and a total disregard for the welfare of their people. Other, manipulative people prefer to be the power behind their leader’s throne and use cunning, political scheming, bribe…
Great Christian Thinkers - 33 St. Isidore of Seville