Christmas 1C
26 December 2021 And so we jump from the manger to the Temple when Jesus is twelve years old. We’ll be going back to his childhood next week, but [...]
Christmas Eve C
24 December 2021 Since it is the Year of Luke (Year C) in the Lectionary, the inclusivity and subversive justice of God’s Reign can shine through the Gospel reading [...]
Advent 4C
19 December 2021 The last week of Advent returns us to the beginning of John’s story, as Mary, pregnant with Jesus, visits Elizabeth, and John leaps within his mother’s [...]
Advent 3C
12 December 2021 The third week of Advent continues the journey with John the Baptist, focussing on his preaching and the call to justice that he proclaimed. It is [...]
Advent 2C
05 December 2021 God is always working for restoration and justice in our lives and in our world. In order to open ourselves to this gracious work of God, [...]
Advent Sunday C
28 November 2021 As usual, the Advent readings speak of God’s constantly coming reign, and the need for us to be watchful to recognise it and receive it. The [...]
Reign of Christ / Christ the King B
21 November 2021 As the Liturgical Year comes to an end, we are reminded, one last time, of the focus of Christ’s life, which is also our calling – [...]
Proper 28B
14 November 2021 How are we to respond when we face the violent upheaval of our world, or when others use mockery to dominate us in personal power plays? [...]
Proper 27B
07 November 2021 What does faith look like? How does faith connect to power and wealth? What part do we play as we seek to trust in God? These [...]
Proper 26B
31 October 2021 Not much introduction is needed for this week’s Lectionary. It’s all about love for God and love for neighbour. Whether we explore this through Jesus’ conversation [...]