Our homes, our workplaces and our communities are holy ground when we communicate with Jesus in these places. In these conversations heaven and earth are linked and named holy
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called to maturity
I was in an airport at 1.30pm yesterday afternoon when the nearby TV was turned to full volume so that the Muslim call to prayer could be clearly heard.
the visionary
This pattern is repeated throughout history and in our own time those who stand for truth, goodness, beauty, integrity and justice are often rejected.
two good men
There are many people who might be materially poor yet whose lives are driven by the unhealthy desire to acquire possessions
a beautiful journey
While we think we are happiest when we are standing on the winner’s podium of the goals we set ourselves, our greater desire is to be united in a journey towards the goal.
for fathers
These fathers were pondering the presence of God, and in conversation with them later it was clear that they knew they were doing the most important thing
Christ with us
We are indeed brothers and sisters, Muslim and Christians calling Abraham our father in faith, united in our belief in One God.
united in prayer
“Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord”. We know that our loving God has not caused this pain, but the freedom God gives us as a mark of his great love has been tragically misused and abused.
let us sow love
Here in Christchurch as I write it’s late evening on Friday 15 March, a day that will be forever remembered as one of our nation’s darkest days.
searching together
That’s a great picture of the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Pope Francis together.
I have spent time this week taking part in the twice-yearly Anglican Catholic dialogue of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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just practicing
A homily for Good Shepherd Sunday 2022, from Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Timaru.
what’s the story
We walked into the Speight’s Bar where we found a quiet spot and picked up our pints
housekeeping
People often ask how I go about preparing these reflections and are surprised to learn that I don’t spend much time at the computer
lest we forget
Thank you to FFF readers sharing their experience of Jesus in their lives through this Lent – Easter journey.
what’s the point ?
I have spent the past few Easter Octave days with an inspiring group, people of all ages, mostly aged 30’s & 40’s, full of enthusiasm