‘Good eggs’
HOMILY: Orient yourselves to God. Affirm God’s goodness and otherness. Express openness and desire for God’s future. Petition for basic, collective needs – ask to receive and commit to give. Acknowledge human frailty and finitude.
‘Perhaps Lazarus sees the big picture’
HOMILY: And now we see the full measure of wisdom in the house of Martha and Mary, who, with their (mute) brother Lazarus, offer hospitality (safety, nourishment) to Jesus …
‘A steep way’
HOMILY: YHWH says, “I am going to measure my people Israel by plumb line. I will no longer excuse their atrocities.” The plumb line, the vertical measure, is social and ecological justice, equity … safety, freedom for one another … true love.
Drawing and painting in July
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Catherine and Andrew will lead the workshop on July 23. See post for materials list. Lunch provided. Gold coin donations gratefully received.
‘Two by two’
HOMILY: The word “mission” is fraught with danger (beware ravenous wolves!). Depending on the context, on lived experience, “mission” can mean purpose, good intentions, control, colonialism, fear and trauma … as well as the mission of Christ … vulnerable openness … the mission of God to make and to mend …
‘Go and do likewise’
GOSPEL CONVERSATION: July 2022.
‘Hold on, hold on’
HOMILY: “Well, I got my hand on the gospel plough / And I ain’t got nothin’ for my journey now // Keep your hand on that plough, hold on / Hold on, hold on / Keep your hand on that plough, hold on …”
Winter concert to warm our hearts
NEWS: Flamenco guitarist Tomas Lorenzo, accompanied by double-bassist Hugh Fraser, played a beautiful set of originals and standards at the church on Friday, June 17.
Second workshop in June
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Catherine will lead the workshop on June 25. See post for materials list. Lunch provided. Gold coin donations gratefully received.
‘What is your name?’
HOMILY: “What is your name?” Jesus asks the one in torment. He asks for a name, and in so doing begins to recall the one ostracised by society to a precious identity as a child beloved of God.
