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The Way of Kindness

17 Oct

Luke 18:1-8   Over the last few months I have noticed the power of  moral outrage to distract humanity from the larger questions facing society. Footy grand finals hype, Pauline Hanson’s outrageous statements, the Buddgy 9’s outrageous behaviour in Malaysia, … Read More »

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The Widows Mite

8 Nov

Mark 12:38-44 What a lovely story! Jesus affirms a poor widow for making a sacrificial gift to the Synagogue. He actually applauds her for giving, in real terms than all those who were rich and famous. Therefore, we extrapolate, it … Read More »

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The Widow and The Judge

20 Oct

‘Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor had respect for people. In that city there was a … Read More »

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The Widow’s Mite – Have We Got It Right?

7 Nov

Help! In preparation for Sunday’s Lectionary readings, I would value your comments on on the following reading and what you think might be Jesus’s attitude to what he sees.  The story is often called the Widow’s Mite and used to … Read More »

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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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