Year A

19 November 2023 This week continues the Matthew 25 parables, and, in the Old Testament continuous section, moves to the Judges, but the connections are clear and actually quite [...]

26 November 2023 This week marks the end of Year A in the three year Lectionary cycle. Of course, as usual, the year ends with an encounter with Christ [...]

05 November 2023 God's salvation is once again an important feature of this week's readings, but coupled with another theme that shows how God's salvation is made visible in [...]

22 October 2023 The readings this week bring together two powerful and complementary ideas. In the continuous Old Testament reading, we are invited with Moses to seek God's glory [...]

15 October 2023 One of the toughest question we face as people of faith concerned with justice and peace, is how to hold together the invitation of the Gospel [...]

08 October 2023 The issue of legalism - of prioritising law over love - may be thought as a "spiritual" problem only. However, as we allow this week's Lectionary [...]

29 October 2023 Two significant passages form the basis for worship this week in the Lectionary: The Great Commandment and the death of Moses. Depending on whether you are [...]

01 October 2023 The Lectionary changes tack a little this week - at least from the perspective of the Gospel. While the continuous Old Testament readings continue to follow the [...]

17 September 2023 This week we will be asked to listen to the tough, but life-giving Gospel message of forgiveness. In a world of conflict, terrorism, and serious inequalities [...]

24 September 2023 If we did the work of last week well, we will find ourselves in a place of tremendous comfort, celebration and challenge this week. After reflecting [...]