Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. How blessed are we, that in our Christian faith we have so many symbols and signs that reveal the word broken open in our daily lives; constant reminders of God’s love and...
This week the readings remind us of the toughest part of responding to the call of Jesus. In the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “When Jesus calls a person to follow him, he calls that person to come and die.” The paradox of the Gospel that is highlighted this week, though, is that it is in...
THEME: The common theme of all of these readings for the first week in lent is God’s covenant and grace. These passages show how God establishes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures, promising never to destroy the earth by a flood again. They also show how God guides and teaches his people, forgiving...
Once again Epiphany closes with the Transfiguration of Jesus – the turning point, the final affirmation, before Jesus set his sights on Jerusalem and the coming confrontation and sacrifice. The challenge of this week is for us to learn to recognise God’s glory – in Christ, but also in all people and all things. It...
The common theme of this week’s readings is God’s power and grace. These passages reveal that God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, who cares for his people and heals their wounds. They also show that God’s power and grace are manifested in different ways, such as through the ministry of Jesus, the preaching...
THEME: Living in Divine Author ity – POWER & PRESENCE “A Call to Embrace, Apply, and Fulfill the Mission of Jesus” The common theme of divine authority woven through Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Psalm 111, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, and Mark 1:21-28. As we unpack these passages, let us reflect on how we can apply the principles of...
The call to follow Christ continues this week, with Mark’s Gospel narrating the call of Peter, Andrew, James and John. But, along with this call comes a challenge to trust in God and not in the temporary, unreliable things of this world. In truth, unless we learn to trust God, and release our desire to...
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...
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...
