Why Do You Bother?
Why do you bother, Jesus, when we are so certain that we can create life for ourselves? When we try to pretend that we aren’t frightened of those different from [...]
The Call Of Compassion
If we’re honest, compassion does not come easy to us, God; We see others who struggle; those without homes, or food; those dying from curable diseases, simply because they can’t [...]
Strange Co-workers
It is mystery that is beyond us, Jesus, that our clumsy attempts at goodness, our frail and faltering labours, could make any contribution to Your saving work in our world. [...]
Shalom
We celebrate the dream of peace: Not only the absence of conflict, but the presence of true compassion and community; We celebrate the dream of justice: Not only appropriate [...]
Our Small Difference
We may not be able to confront queens, or challenge presidents; We may not have the capacity to divert resources, or uplift communities; We may not have the voice to [...]
On Our Hearts
Inscribe on our hearts, God, the love you have for us, the life you give us, the constancy of your presence with us; Inscribe on our hearts, God, the [...]
Chosen
We would never have expected it, but you chose us. We would never have believed it, but you have called us to follow you. We would never have known it [...]
Another Way
Teach us the courage, O God, to turn from what seems so natural, so safe: the way of grasping power, and befriending the powerful, in the hope of protection and [...]
A Love So Strong
We thank You, God, for a love so strong, That You would fashion a universe place within it a world, and give life to creatures so that You could [...]
Light And Glory
The promise you made, the work you have done, is fulfilled, and we have seen it… Your rescue, your salvation, your coming into our world, and switching on the [...]