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A stranger who would be a friend to people
A stranger who would be a friend to people
by Andrew Pratt
First Sunday after Christmas Day Isaiah 63: 7 – 9 Hymn: A stranger who would be a friend to people A stranger who would be a friend to people, to hold and fold within the arms of love, a shaking, stirring, challenger of nations, yes, this is God, in whom we live and move.... An…
John 1:1-5 A reflection
John 1:1-5 A reflection
by Colin Smith
This short 550 word reflection considers the fascinating, but puzzling opening verses of John's gospel. It has been used both as a short Christmas sermon and a small group discussion starter. The” Word” is identified with “The Logos”, a concept from Greek philosophy, which would …
The logic the life blood the source of creation
The logic the life blood the source of creation
by Andrew Pratt
Second Sunday after Christmas year A John 1: 1 – 18 Hymn: The logic, the life-blood, the source of creation The logic, the life-blood, the source of creation, the word that had spoken when all came to be; the ground of existence, of love and emotion, this God is incarnate, the li…
Lectio Divina - God's word and scripture
Lectio Divina - God's word and scripture
by SPCK - Enzo Bianchi
God’s Word and Scripture In the first two chapters of this book I offered some reflections in answer to the question, ‘Why spiritual exegesis?’ In the chapters to come, we will ask who should do lectio divina and look at how and where it is done. Before we turn to this topic, we …
The mystery of God on high
The mystery of God on high
by Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Hymn – The mystery of God on high The mystery of God on high lies wrapped in frail humanity. The Word of truth is now revealed and echoes in a baby’s cry. Here as we celebrate and sing Be born in us, our Lord and King. As shepherds bring their gifts to him who left behind his maj…
Poem: A birth
Poem: A birth
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: A birth Lonely, frightened and bewildered they wandered, with no place to stay and a crisis coming on them imminently. Doors and windows spilled light and noise, but there was no space to welcome their weariness; no warmth to wrap around their cold discomfort. Turned away a…
Imagining the Lectionary: I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people