Skeletons
In each of our hearts is a locked place, God; Like a forgotten room or a dark cupboard, We would prefer to forget it even exists, But inside it are [...]
Silent Night
We praise you, Jesus, because when you chose to come to us, it was not with fanfare and bright lights, with loud pronouncements and noisy celebrations; Nor with dramatic entrances [...]
Set The World To Rights
Today, Jesus, we are faced with a wonderful truth to proclaim, but also, an awesome and uncomfortable responsibility. We praise you and celebrate you as Ascended Lord; we recognise that [...]
Resurrection
In the nervous silence of our doubts, we aware of nothing but your absence, Jesus, and we begin to wonder whether the rumours of your death are true; Then, [...]
Responding To Life
There is nothing that can destroy or contain your life, O God, life is always slipping through the cracks of the world and of our lives, always sending out its [...]
Remembering And Returning
This world needs to remember you and return to you, God. when we use force to bend others to our will, when we abuse and harm othes because they are [...]
Putting Faith In Goodness
In the darkest night, light radiates; In the driest wilderness, streams flow; In the most disorienting confusion, truth whispers; In the most turbulent storms, peace endures; In the shadow of [...]
Preparing The Way
Where there seems to be no way to end the conflict and violence in our time, we pray that you would teach us, O Christ, to prepare the way; [...]
Partnering With God
The struggles of our world feel overwhelming, Jesus; beyond our ability to understand, let alone solve. We do not have the capacity to silence the justifications, to heal the addictions, [...]
Overcoming Temptation
When we are drawn to the easy satisfaction of our appetites, to the simple addictions of pleasure, We pray for the strength to say 'no' and to live by your [...]