HOMILY: The call to change our thinking with regard to tragedies and blessings is at heart a call to eschew simplistic worldviews (prosperity gospels as well as theodicies) which serve primarily to bolster a sense of control over others, a sense of order wherein the interests of the powerful (the prosperous-blessed) remain central.
GARDEN TIPS: You can’t underestimate the value of worms. They make the best fertiliser, and keep the soil healthy.
GARDEN TIPS: I’ll be fairly busy this year, studying horticulture by correspondence. The course is run by OTEN (The Open Training and Education Network) through the TAFE system.
NEWS: It’s back! Morning teas will be served starting Sunday – thanks to Dalcy, Melinda, Abner, Andy and David. We have delicious Nature’s Cuppa tea brewed in pots plus plunger coffee – organic and fair trade from Oxfam.
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Yvonne Hocothee will lead the second of two workshops this month on March 26. Participants are invited to create orchard-themed images for application to fabric.
MEDITATION: Some of us experienced revulsion toward this creature – but Jesus’ reaction is one of possible kindness, some thought even sadness. We noticed that his hand is swollen – is that from the scorpion sting – a reference to the crucifixion?
GARDEN TIPS: All the money in gardening is in propagation, nurseries and landscaping.
HOMILY: I love the gospel image of Jesus as a devoted hen gathering her chicks; protection by way of courage and commitment.
SATURDAY ART WORKSHOP: Yvonne Hocothee will lead the workshops in March and lessons will invite participants to create orchard-themed images for application to fabric.
MEDITATION: Latai Taumoepeau sees her work as “a continuation of what my ancestors did … I’m continuing on in the way they used art to tell stories, to provoke thoughts, ideas and empathy”.
