Tag Archives: liturgy
Breaking the Pot Plant
John 6:35-51 We are at an interesting time in the history of the Australian Church. Much of what we have taken for granted has either been lost or is, at least, being challenged by both modern religious and … Read More »
An Australian Eucharist
An Australian Eucharist Service Prepared by Rev. Glenn Loughrey 2018 Acclamation: Blessed be God, the Great Creator Being. Blessed be God, the Breath of All, the Wisdom behind the Dreaming and the Way of … Read More »
Why & What Do We Worship?
John 2:13-25 Sometime I wish John would resist the temptation to stick his theological head into the story of Jesus he writes. We do not need the little asides and stage directions. It confuses and, worst of all, lets us … Read More »
Making Changes In Liturgy
Is there a limit to forgiveness is the question Peter asks Jesus. 7 was the number of completeness and the limit to which one would go in terms of forgiving another. Jesus, as he often does, overturns the accepted … Read More »
Confronting Violence
Matthew 13:24-43 // All gardeners know weeds grow no matter how diligent you are. If you are a gardener like me, the weeds always seem to grow better than the plants I planted! A gardener’s main task it seems is … Read More »
Liturgical Waiting
Matthew 11:2-11 2When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples 3and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 4Jesus answered them, “Go and … Read More »
Help for the Spiritual Journey
In a recent discussion it was drawn to my attention that people seek assistance to understand and negotiate their lives. For me that is also true and as a result I have, over a number of years, sought the help … Read More »