First Sunday of Ordinary Time Year C 12th January 2025 Lectionary Readings: Isaiah 43 v1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8 v14-17; Luke 3 v15-17, 21-22. Symbols of God’s presence. In response to the crowd’s speculation that he might be ‘the Messiah’, John the Baptist said, “I am baptizing with water. But someone more powerful is…
Happy New Year – This week we reflect on John 1:1-5… In the beginning…
Second Sunday of Christmas Year C 5th January 2025 Lectionary readings:Jeremiah 31 v7-14 Israel will return to its own land.Psalm 147 Sing and praise the Lord.Ephesians 1 v3-14 Christ brings spiritual blessings.John 1 v1-18. The Word of life. The ‘Ultimate Blessing’. Jeremiah foretells of a time when God’s people will celebrate…
Merry Christmas 🙂 today we reflect on Matthew 2:10 .. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed..
First Sunday of Christmas. Year C 29th December 2024 Lectionary Readings: 1 Samuel 2 v18-20,26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3 v12-17; Luke 2 v41-52. Nurture. At the end of today’s reading from Luke’s gospel, Luke writes, ‘Jesus became wise’ (v52a). Sure, Jesus became wise as he matured, but I don’t think he was wise at…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Philippians 2:10-11.
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year C 22nd December 2024 Lectionary Readings: Micah 5 v2-5a; Hebrews 10 v5-10; Luke 1 v39-45 (46-55). An invitation to make a connection. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby moved within her. The Holy Spirit came upon Elizabeth. (Luke 1 v41). Why has Luke mentioned the Holy Spirit in…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on Luke 2:13-14.
Third Sunday of Advent Year C 15th December 2024 Lectionary Readings: Zephaniah 3 v14-20; Philippians 4 v4-7; Luke 3 v7-18. Jumping on the bandwagon. ‘Crowds of people came out to be baptized, but John said to them, “You snakes! Who warned you to run from the coming judgement? Do something to show that you…
This week, our 10 minute service reflects on John 8:12.