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Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 22 Old Covenant Sacraments and Idolatry
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 22 Old Covenant Sacraments and Idolatry
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Old Covenant Sacraments and Idolatry Partial Identification In the previous homily he affirmed the need for Christians to identify fully with the world around them. They were to be “all things to all people,” and through the use of metaphors from the world of sports Paul challeng…
When Preparing To Sleep
When Preparing To Sleep
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on an antiphon in the night-time office of Compline. Compline is the final church service (or office) of the day in the Christian tradition of canonical hours. The name is derived from the Latin completorium, as Compline marks the completion of the day.
The Joy Of God's Word
The Joy Of God's Word
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on the prayer of the Venerable Bede (673-735), teacher of the faith and translator of the Scriptures: “I pray you, good Jesus, that, as you have given me the grace to drink in with joy the word that gives knowledge of you, so, in your goodness, you will grant m…
Walkies! - The Emmaus road
Walkies! - The Emmaus road
by Colin Smith
This short reflection/sermon (510 words) recalls the experience of the disciples encountering Jesus when they are distressed and confused as they walk along the road to Emmaus. Its relevance to today’s journeying, or recreational walking, is identified in a way which encourages …
The Earth is the Lords v2
The Earth is the Lords v2
by Mark Boulton
Psalm 24 v1 'The earth is the Lord's and the fullness therof, the world and those who dwell therein.' Set against background of Planet Earth from space taken from Apollo mission NASA, USA. Other images in this series: The earth is the Lord's - Psalm 24 The earth is the Lord's v3…
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - THOMAS: from DISBELIEF to FAITH
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - THOMAS: from DISBELIEF to FAITH
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
THOMAS: from DISBELIEF to FAITH Thomas is immortalized as ‘Doubting Thomas’, an unfortunate nickname which does not do him justice either in this story or earlier in John. He is first mentioned when Jesus is returning to Judaea to raise Lazarus—and Thomas says ‘let’s go and die w…
Imagining the Lectionary: God's grace is always more than enough (Proper 20A/Ordinary 25A)