Cecil Spring Rice
a better way

a better way

Jesus reminds us that His kingdom is not of this world warning that his followers would often feel alien even among family and friends

a greater power

a greater power

If you are following the gospel readings this week you might find them a bit fearsome with their focus on the end of this earthly world. But something much better is being offered to us

a new kind of reign

a new kind of reign

a reflection for Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time It was considered important for our ancestors, even until recent decades, to live within the boundaries and safety of...

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Tikkun Olam

Tikkun Olam

If you are ready for a broader faith perspective you might appreciate this offering – something a little different

seeking & calling

seeking & calling

In every encounter, local and afar, with people of every age and at every stage of life, the struggles and joys of people are remarkably similar.

Assumption

Assumption

Humans too often make the fatal mistake of separating body and soul, yet our deep desire is for unity of body and soul.

ahead of grace ?

ahead of grace ?

Both readings are personal favourites and every time I hear them and ponder them these texts speak to me in new and powerful ways.

Mary MacKillop

Mary MacKillop

Too often we settle for an existence of lurching from one satisfaction to the next.