MESSAGE 14th January – 2nd Sunday after EPIPHANY– YEAR B THEME: the call of God and our response to it These readings show how God calls different people in different ways, and how they respond with faith and obedience. WAYS THAT GOD APPROACHES US SILENCE The first way is in the reading...
The common theme of all the readings, is the creative and renewing power of God’s Spirit and Word in the world and in our lives. Baptism Today we celebrate the Baptism of our Lord, which is the first of the manifestations of Jesus as the Son of God to the world. In his baptism,...
THEME: Embracing God’s Everlasting Love: A Mission of Joyful Living” All the readings reflect God’s desire to make God’s self known to humanity, to bring salvation to women and men, and to bring us into relationship with God. In Isaiah 61:10-62:3, we are reminded of God’s unwavering love for His people, a love that...
The common theme of today’s readings is God’s faithful and everlasting love for his people, us, and his desire to dwell among them and us! This is the Good News. In 2 Samuel 7, we witness the covenant between God and David, a testament to the enduring love God has for His people. As we...
THEME: Moving from Worldly Worries to Spiritual Anticipation Fulfillment of God’s promises Today is the third Sunday of Advent, a season of preparation and anticipation for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Advent is also a time to reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy and love that are central to our Christian...
THEME: “Peaceful Preparation: PEACE IS? Gift, fruit and sign”. Today is the second Sunday of Advent, a season of preparation and anticipation for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Advent is also a time to reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy and love that are central to our Christian faith. Today, we will...
Rev Tania writes: And so, the year starts again, and as usual, we begin with the end – the vision of God’s reign accomplished in Christ. Whether we speak of a vision of God’s reign in the midst of the turmoil of the past, or a vision of God’s reign coming in the midst of...
This week marks the end of Year A in the three year Lectionary cycle. Of course, as usual, the year ends with an encounter with Christ as King, and each year gives us a different, surprising view of Christ’s reign. Who—or what—has authority over you in your daily activities? How might we live if we trusted...
THEME: “Awakening to Purpose: A Call to preparation and readiness” Human Experience – fear and inaction So, what is the common theme that holds these passages together? I believe it is the theme of preparation and readiness. Deborah was prepared to answer God’s call, the Thessalonians were encouraged to be ready for the second coming...
THEME: Choice, commitment and rediness The common theme that unites Joshua 24:1-38, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-18, and Matthew 25:1-13 is the idea of choice, commitment and readiness. In Joshua 24:1-38, Joshua challenges the Israelites to choose whom they will serve: God or idols. It’s about making a deliberate commitment to follow the Lord and to...
