Week of 12 – 18 October 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK You have probably noticed how regularly the Gospel returns to the theme of radical inclusivity. There is a stark contrast between the religious leaders of [...]
Week of 05 – 11 October 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK No matter how committed we are to Jesus' mission, we will all face times of great challenge and struggle when we are tempted to give [...]
Week of 28 September – 04 October 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK The Bible has a lot to say about money and how we use it. Our bank statements and budgets are important spiritual documents that reveal [...]
May Our Prayers Be…
As we pray, O God, we ask you to keep us from using prayer as an escape; keep us from the temptation of uttering a few words, in the [...]
Week of 21 – 27 September 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Sometimes, as followers of Jesus, we can be extremely naïve about the way the world works. When we neglect the work of reflection and mindfulness, [...]
Week of 14 – 20 September 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK The Gospel reading this week speaks of the joy when lost things are found. Jesus used the image of a lost sheep and a lost [...]
Week of 07 – 13 September 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Jesus' promise of abundant life can trip us up if we view it through the lens of our world's values. If we think of abundant [...]
Week of 31 August – 06 September 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK In our celebrity-obsessed world, the quest for recognition, influence, wealth, fame, and the praise of others drives all too many of us. Ultimately, this pride-filled [...]
Week of 24 – 30 August 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK What does it mean to rest? The ancient Hebrew idea of Sabbath offers an answer, but it's far more than just stopping our activity for [...]
Week of 17 – 23 August 2025
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK As followers of Jesus, we may be tempted to believe that we should never be involved in conflict or disagreements. The call to be people [...]