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Fireflies and the Light of The World

18 Dec

  Any one has spent some time down caves or in the tropics will have seen glow worms and fireflies – those little creatures that seem to glow in the dark. We don’t often see fireflies, for example, before they … Read More »

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Forgiveness – A Gift or An Entitlement?

20 Sep

  Year 12 end of school celebrations can be problematic. The shenanigans that accompany the end of 13 years of schooling can and does sometimes get out of hand. I was involved in an incident at a school where I … Read More »

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Conflict Resolution

18 Sep

This week I received an email with a code of conduct for a parish community. Now I understand why people produce such documents – because in a litigious society we need to show we have taken every step to address … Read More »

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Why Church?

1 May

Luke 23:13-35   Why church? Why go to church? Why are you here this morning and every other morning? What gets you out of bed and instead of having a lazy breakfast, a potter in the garden or a trip … Read More »

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An Ordinary Life

22 Jan

Matthew 4:12-23   Do you remember singing the Sunday school song “I will make you fishers of men if you follow me”? Anyone prepared to sing a verse? No?  That’s ok. Has anyone really thought about the song and its … Read More »

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Christified

15 Jan

John 1:29-42 29”The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!”   ******************* Have you ever had the experience when something you have said … Read More »

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Sam Macharia

12 Dec

Folks As you are aware, this last week of school has been a difficult one. The loss of Sam Macharia is a blow to all and has been keenly felt by the school community. Each one of us who knew … Read More »

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A Welcoming Table

13 Sep

(1 Timothy 1:12-17 – Luke 15:1-10) Jesus critics commented: ‘This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them”. A criticism that is indeed the highest compliment. Jesus offers hospitality to all, not just those who are deemed respectable by dint of … Read More »

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St Judes Randwick

19 Nov

Jude 1-3, 17-25 – Sunday 25th October 2009 St Jude’s Randwick – Gods Space Today is our patronal festival – St Jude’s Day. Actually St Jude’s day is the 28th but I’m sure he isn’t quibbling abut us being a … Read More »

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Community turns 146

30 Jun

This last Sunday we celebrated the dedication of St Jude’s some 146 years. In so doing we celebrated not the building but the community which has worshiped, served and supported one another over that time.St Jude’s has always been committed … Read More »

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Vicar and Artist, based in Melbourne, Australia.

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A blog for people who explore the spiritual journey. BYO RedShoes.

Glenn has worked with young people and their families for over 30 years in various fields. He’s currently a Vicar at St Oswald’s Anglican Church, Glen Iris in Melbourne, Australia.

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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