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JOHN: The people's bible commentary - WHAT SORT of KING?
JOHN: The people's bible commentary - WHAT SORT of KING?
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
WHAT SORT of KING Although Mary’s anointing Jesus’ feet hinted at a burial, rather than anointing the head as for a king, the next scene looks like a coronation. Once again, John tells it differently from the other gospels with a particular focus on what it means to call Jesus ki…
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 84; 1, 2
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 84; 1, 2
by SPCK - James Jones
Psalm 84. 1, 2 A primary school in the diocese dedicated to St Luke gave me a bird-box which I have nailed near the tree. I imagine St Luke would approve for he captured vividly the image of Jesus comparing himself with a nesting bird gathering chicks under her wings.
LWPT Meditations - Day of Pentecost - Year C
LWPT Meditations - Day of Pentecost - Year C
by Susan Thorne
19 May 2013 LWPT Meditation Pentecost Acts 2:1-21 Psalm 104:24-34,35b Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-17 I grew up in a church that referred to the Holy Spirit as “it”, and eventually I became a member of a cult that reinforced that understanding. What they called “holy spirit” was just…
Foul and foolish were the people
Foul and foolish were the people
by Andrew Pratt
Foul and foolish were the people, skilled in evil more than good. Now a prophet came among them using words they understood. Feigning ignorance like children, justifying what they did, yet we own we're little different, words distorted, actions hid. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: COME R…
Hymn: There was no respite from the crowds
Hymn: There was no respite from the crowds
by Andrew Pratt
There was no respite from the crowds, no place of calm retreat, no place of rest or solitude where he and friends could meet. They sought the healing of his hands, the calm within his voice, his challenge or his empathy gave reason to rejoice. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: ABRIDGE; BEL…
No turning back, God's path can lead us forward
No turning back, God's path can lead us forward
by Andrew Pratt
No turning back, God's path can lead us forward, this is the time of challenge, time for choice, to set our sights on all that lies before us, to wallow in the past or to rejoice. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: INTERCESSOR Metre:11.10.11.10 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 11/6/2013 S…
Traces of Glory Year B - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
The Sixth Sunday of Easter Traces of Glory Year B Acts 10: 44-48 Psalm 98 1 John 5: 1-6 John 15: 9-17 Lord, as you have chosen us, empower an equip us, make us worthy of our calling that we may reveal your love and show forth your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with yo…
Precious God you know no measure
Precious God you know no measure
by Andrew Pratt
Precious God you know no measure, told in silence by the stars, you proclaim our morning’s pleasure, all creation’s wealth is ours. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: ANIMAE HOMINUM; GOTT WILL’S MACHEN Metre: 8 7 8 7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 8/2/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, …
Times and Seasons - This is the Baptist, unkempt and yet ready
Times and Seasons - This is the Baptist, unkempt and yet ready
by Andrew Pratt
This is the Baptist, unkempt and yet ready, calling the people to listen and act; calling them down to the water for washing, talking of holiness, Godliness, fact. This is the man who will call to repentance fisherman, Pharisee, zealot and priest; here in the river the sinners wi…
Rhythms of remembering - Christmas - Saturday Evening Prayer
Rhythms of remembering - Christmas - Saturday Evening Prayer
by SPCK - Hannah Ward & Jennifer Wild
CHRISTMAS - Saturday Morning Prayer Blessed are you, O God, the strength of my life and my joy. You are the everlasting One, Creator of the ends of the earth. You will not grow faint or weary, and your understanding is unsearchable. You revive the faint and strengthen the weary. …
Questions whirling wind around us
Questions whirling wind around us
by Andrew Pratt
Questions, whirling wind around us, probe, disturb, unsettle thought; undermine secure perception that our simple faith has caught. Verses 2-3 follow © Andrew Pratt 18/9/2012 Tune: COME REJOICE (Noel Tredinnick, Jubilate Hymns); LAUS DEO (Redhead) Metre: 8.7.8.7 Please include on…
Rhythms of remembering - Advent - Thursday Morning Prayer