Take courage and comfort remembering that God is remembering you and protecting you.
Lockdown reflections
what do YOU say ?
Take a moment to savour the image above. It’s Peter on his way to the tomb of Jesus on the morning of the resurrection.
from the past
If you want to know the extent to which you are dependant on God, just take a moment to find your pulse.
the wounded healer
I’m writing this reflection the evening before you will read it, twenty-five years to the day since Henri Nouwen’s sudden death.
the light
Last night a friend in Auckland spent his lockdown evening with telescope and camera and captured this image of Saturn.
bridge building
I first met Leonie when as a young priest I decided to use spare time in a small rural West Coast parish to study communication
seeding
Jesus help me to be more careful, more aware of the power of my words and actions…
a humble church
The Church of Christ does not seek to dominate consciences and occupy spaces, but rather to be a “wellspring” of hope in people’s lives.
what wondrous love
When words don’t come easily it could be that I (and maybe you too) don’t need more words.
standing by
When the night has come, and the way is dark… No I won’t be afraid… Just as long as you stand, stand by me.
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Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom my soul delights.