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Prayer: Respite
Prayer: Respite
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: Respite Wherever Jesus went the crowds followed him. Even when he tried to escape for peace and rest, they were there waiting for him, needing him, looking for comfort and healing. So we pray today for all those who are caught in that same trap. We pray for those who are …
Poem/reflection: Still learning?
Poem/reflection: Still learning?
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem/reflection: Still learning? During his lifetime and throughout his ministry, Jesus met and spoke to and helped and healed people of different nationalities, beliefs and practices. He greeted Samaritans, Greeks, Romans, rebels, Jews and all Gentiles and dealt with them withou…
Prayer: The changing world
Prayer: The changing world
by Marjorie Dobson
Prayer: The changing world Dear God, sometimes when we look at the world we live in, we are filled with despair at the selfishness and greed that we see around us. It seems as if so many people are concerned solely with their own business and no one cares about morality, or selfl…
Breathe love into lives ruled by fear
Breathe love into lives ruled by fear
by John Birch
Breathe love into lives ruled by fear Soften hearts that are hardened by pride Whisper gently to those bound by chains Sow peace where conflict divides A selection of John's short prayers have been grouped together in to one download - 'Four Line Prayers'. Taken from 'A God …
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 1 Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 1 Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 1 Isaiah 40.21–31 1 Corinthians 9.16–23 Mark 1.29–39 There are two complicated, separate yet related themes running through today’s readings. The first is to do with proclamation – all three passages talk about the ways in which God makes himself known to us. The second is…
Gazing on the Gospels Year B - Proper 1 Year B