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Bring The Little Children

25 Sep

  James 3:13-4:3,7-8a Mark 9:30-37 Todays Gospel reading is a challenging reading. On the surface it is simple – be kind to kids because they are wise, smart and need to be listened to. With a little further digging we … Read More »

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O Little Town of Aleppo

21 Dec

(Thoughts on the Sunday before Christmas given at Lessons and Carols Service, 2016) Tonight we sing carols and read of the much awaited anointed who is to bring peace and goodwill to all. Tonight we begin to dream of Christmas … Read More »

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The Myth of Innocence

4 Oct

The innocence of children has become an accepted mantra of modern society, an idea challenged by recent incidents such as the shooting of a man in Sydney by a 15 year old boy. We believe children are incapable of doing … Read More »

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Welcoming The Marginalised

20 Sep

Mark 9:30-37   Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All” which aims to highlight the importance of all … Read More »

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The Elephant In The Room

8 Sep

My first reaction when I began to write this article was to go looking for the scholarly professional papers on the subject of grief and loss. What do the professionals say? What does the research have to contribute? What can … Read More »

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Mary and the Shepherds

23 Dec

17When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. … Read More »

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Facebook underage signups grow thanks to parents

22 Nov

November 2nd, 2011 at 8:28 am – Author Slyvia A new study which was part funded by Microsoft shows that children under 13 are signing up for Facebook, which breaches the federal laws in America, to protect children’s online privacy. … Read More »

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Made in the Image of Your Desire. – Luke 16: 1-13

19 Sep

“And his master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly;” I love this story. Like many of Jesus’ stories it makes no sense, no logical sense from where we sit. How can Jesus tell a story in which … Read More »

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Simplicity in Small Hands

3 Jul

An education system or institution, which is unresponsive to the voice of the young, is doomed to failure. Naaman was a powerful man. (2 Kings 5:1-17). What he wanted he got and I am sure that he had sought out … Read More »

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Humans Behaving Badly

18 Jun

Looking at this weeks headlines I wonder what is happening in our world including: Mark McInnes (CEO of David Jones)resigns over inappropriate behaviour (with female staff member). Andrew Johns, Robert DiPierdomenico and Mal Brown inappropriate racial statements. The verbal bullying … Read More »

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He’s greatly interested in the work of Thomas Merton and his impact on the 20th century. He is an indigenous man with a particular interest in indigenous issues and spirituality.

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