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Matthew 2:13-23 This Christmas I have been contemplating the world in which we live, a world in which most of us live somewhere other than where we were born. It is a world my parents found hard to understand. They … Read More »
Luke 18:9-14 “Paul Tillich, commenting on the Apostle Paul’s assertion that the gospel is a stumbling block, once said that the danger is stumbling over the wrong thing.” (David Lose) In the last couple of weeks we in the Anglican … Read More »
Luke 12:32-48 When in Brisbane I spent time with a little boy called Leo who has cerebral palsy and is learning sign language. One of the signs is this – he uses this when he sees something unusual such as … Read More »
Glenn Loughrey – July 2019 – © In recent times in Australia we have pondered the question on whether to recognise indigenous Australians in the Constitution. Discussions have alternated between yes and no, if yes where and in what context … Read More »
Recently I was opening keynote speaker at the Vessels Symposium held in Woy Woy NSW. It was an excellent symposium thanks to the work of Alex Banks. The following is the link to my talk. It is a lengthy read … Read More »
John 21:1-19 One has to feel for Peter in today’s gospel reading. What with all he has been through in the last few days, the betrayal of Jesus, his failures to live up to his boasting, the empty tomb and … Read More »
John 20:19-31 Today’s Gospel recounts the story of Thomas, known popularly, although not accurately, as Doubting Thomas and his encounter with Jesus. Whatever the origins of this story, it is both a challenging and hopeful one, one which asks some … Read More »
Wreath laid at the Buderim War Memorial, ANZAC Day, 2019 Matthew 22:20-34 Today is ANZAC Day and we consider the loss of lives as a result of sanctioned conflict between armies on behalf of constitutionally recognised governments under appropriate rules … Read More »
Maundy Thursday is a day of turmoil. We are confronted with the stark reality of Jesus’ betrayal set against the act of love and remembrance Jesus leaves his disciples with – washing their feet and instituting what we now celebrate … Read More »
Luke 19:28-40 Today is Palm Sunday, a day for marches, rallies and statements on peace, refugees, poverty – almost anything really. It is not Good Friday despite the tradition in our church to read the passion gospel today. No wonder … Read More »