Christmas 2021
Published on 24th December 2021 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
“This was the moment when even energetic Romans Could find nothing better to do Than counting heads in remote provinces. And this was the moment when a few farm workers and three Members of an obscure Persian sect Walked haphazard by starlight straight into the kingdom of heaven.” U.A Fanthorpe “BC:AD” That is the thing […]
Advent 2021-4
Published on 19th December 2021 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
Mary takes us from Advent expectancy towards birth, and deeper into the mystery of our salvation. This poem explores the tenderness of Mary, and her deep trust. Mary may not fully understand what God has asked of her, but she believes with all her heart that this can and will be done. Sometimes faith is twisted […]
Advent 2021 – 3
Published on 12th December 2021 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
“Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning” (Ps 30:5). Lament Psalms encourage real honesty with God. They help us not to censor what we are feeling or experiencing. “If we lose the ability or the right to lament, … then we lose a vital component of our relationship with God. […]
Advent 2021 – 2
Published on 6th December 2021 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
The word waiting is synonymous with Advent, and yet it is not often something we enjoy doing. Sitting in traffic, listening to something on our telephone for ten minutes waiting for a person, waiting to see the dentist…none of these would be our preferences. So what is so good about waiting? And why do we […]