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Shigeto Oshida, a Japanese Dominican, says we are to beware of‘ the third leg of the chicken. This is the abstract concept of a chicken leg that is neither the left leg nor the right, but a mere chicken … Read More »
John 17:6-19 Interestingly the catchphrase we have heard throughout the COVID 19 public awareness campaign is the same as the slogan for National Reconciliation Week – ‘We are in this together.” I wonder how many actually believe this is the … Read More »
Dwelling is a wonderful word. It carries a sense of permanency, solidity, oneness with a place, hospitality, warmth, belonging; the sense of a sure foundation from which to live in this world. For Jesus he dwells in the heart of … Read More »
Thursday 26 March 2020 Acknowledgement of Country St Oswald’s acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the sovereign custodians of the land on which the church stands. St Oswald’s respectfully recognises Elders past, present and future Good morning … Read More »
Processional Hymn: Acknowledgement of Country: St Oswald’s acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations as the sovereign custodians of the land on which the church stands. St Oswald’s respectfully recognises Elders past, present and future and the Elders of … Read More »
Matthew 5:1-12 Psalm 125 Hebrews 11:8-16 Deuteronomy 8:5-14a Australia day is and has become a mainstream event, significant for its honours, naturalisation ceremonies and party atmosphere. It has its roots in 1788 and the coming of the English to … Read More »
The following service can be used on Sunday 26th January to recognise the history of this country and to instigate the healing of hearts for all. Permission is given for non-commercial use in worship and similar events. The Service: Processional … Read More »
Photo by Hamish Weir on Unsplash Matthew 3:13-17 Something cataclysmic is happening in our country. How do we respond? The sheer size and devastation occurring across our country due to fire is both unexpected and without precedence. Yes we have always had fires. … Read More »
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY OPENING In our day of trouble, when we are weary and our souls refuse to be comforted, we will call to mind your promise of hope. In our day of trouble, when the flames reach high above … Read More »
An Australian Nativity 2019 Away in the forest no cot for a bed, Jesus laid down his sing’d head The Stars in the night sky were hidden by smoke The little boy Jesus was crying where he lay. The … Read More »