While few of us would admit that we are people-pleasers it is easy to get caught in the trap.
john oconnor
reflecting
“My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me.
remember…
I am powerless, and never more powerless than when I think I have finally got my life in order.
an original
Here’s a life-changing mantra: praying as an often-repeated prayer the reminder: “Nothing is impossible for God.”
strange things
So now, in the words of today’s gospel I’m expecting to “see strange things” today.
to begin
In what ways do you sense that Jesus might be inviting you to embrace a new beginning ?
empowerment
when I am brought to my knees – perhaps by unwelcome circumstances, I am ready to pray the heart-felt prayer of the powerless
to speak or not ?
Christianity is not a programmed code of moral and legal behaviour with black and white answers for every situation.
survive or thrive
Some of my plants have had a bit of a rough few months. However the tomato is doing well and the lettuces will become salads in the next few days.
the little gifts
one parishioner couldn’t make out why the promised eternal banquet would include “fine Australian wines.”
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come & go
I like that. The world as the theatre of human history, that is, the world as the place where God and people meet and live together.
no & yes
When the angel left Mary, the challenges and problems of this new era of her life had just begun.
highway for God
Unbridled ambition is problematic and resentment is exhausting. Love, generosity and forgiveness really is foundational,
by rote
Rote learning was a norm in my primary school days, repetition of the times tables, two times two equals four, three times two