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Lament and Hope On Australia Day

27 Jan

  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 »

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An Australian Eucharist for Lament & Hope

13 Jan

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 »

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Fourth Day Living – The Day Beyond Hope

4 Apr

John 11:1-45    “LOST: male dog, has one eye, mangled left ear, missing left hind leg and most of his teeth, crooked tail. Answers to the name, ‘Lucky’.   In our modern day world I suspect many of us feel a … Read More »

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9 to 1

9 Oct

Luke 17:11-19   Standing in the old section of the Burwood Cemetery we were surrounded by the graves of young children, many of whom were under the age of 12. The two teenagers with us were intrigued as to why … Read More »

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Pentecost and the Pebble

16 May

Acts 2:1-21 & John 14:8-27 Today is Pentecost Sunday the day, Ryusho Jeffus suggests, “Like a pebble dropped into a quiet lake, the Spirit created a ring in the water.” Pentecost, like other major festivals, are not just days on a … Read More »

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After the Body Was Gone!

5 Apr

Mathew 28: 8So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. The noise of Friday was over. The bodies taken down. Only a few close family members and others stayed. They watched … 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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Living Into The Resurrection

22 Apr

Last week an 8 year old boy walked into his classroom in a school in the US prepared for show and tell. When his turn came he produced his fathers coat. He put his hands in the pockets and produced … Read More »

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Good Friday – Crossing the Yellow Lines

16 Apr

A few nights ago on tv, we watched a pavement painter create a 3-d drawing of a waterfall. As he was working people walked back and forward across the emerging artwork, some pushing prams, others on their mobiles, still others … Read More »

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ANZAC DAY – LEST WE FORGET

23 Apr

On the morning of the 25th April 1915 Australian soldiers stopped ashore at Gallipoli Cove and into the pages of our national history. Over and over again other soldiers, sailors and airmen and women in other wars, on other shores … 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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