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Tag Archives: Peter

Naked

6 May

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 »

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Take Up Your Cross?

14 Sep

What does it mean to “deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus”? Is this what Jesus said before his death, is it a reading into the story by those who wished to tell a certain story after … 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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Peter – Exposed & Free.

11 Apr

John 21:1-19   One has to feel for Peter in today’s gospel reading. What with all h has been through in the last few days, the  betrayal of Jesus, his failures to live up to his promise to standby Jesus, … Read More »

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Cold Hands, Warm Heart, Dirty Feet (Water):

28 Mar

Cold Hands, Warm Heart, Dirty Feet (Water): It was a nursing home like most nursing homes. People had gathered in the recreation room as someone special was coming to entertain them. Wheel chairs, walkers, beds on wheels and even some … Read More »

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Critical Thinking & Faith

18 Mar

Have you ever had a light bulb moment, an epiphany, that moment when you see something clearly for the first time and go ‘aha’! After a time of ecstatic joy we often pose the question, ‘What does this mean for … Read More »

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Peter the Reluctant Learner Comes Alive!

19 May

Acts 2:1-21 Today is Pentecost Sunday, often referred to as the church’s birthday, the day when God poured out the Spirit on the early church gathered in Jerusalem. It was an amazing spectacle and it is this spectacle we often … Read More »

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Leadership is for Everyone

25 May

Over the last couple of weeks the media focus on certain high profile sportsmen and their behaviour may have proved Groucho Marx right when he said,  ‘Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men — the other … Read More »

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Meet Glenn Loughrey

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.

Also he is an artist — Learn more at glennloughrey.com

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