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Imagining the Lectionary: Singing a new song
Imagining the Lectionary: Singing a new song
by David Perry
Reflection accompanying images “Singing a new song” and “Coventry cathedral inside out” Imagining the Lectionary: Singing a new song (Second Sunday before Advent / Proper 28C / Ordinary 33C) On the steps of Coventry Cathedral a busker sits down and begins to play his guitar. As h…
In the temple place of peace
In the temple place of peace
by Andrew Pratt
The Presentation of the Lord/Candlemas Year A Luke 2:22-40 – Candlemas Hymn: In the temple, place of peace In the temple, place of peace, Mary, Joseph, stand in awe; Anna comes with songs of joy, Simeon sings, yet knows the score... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Be…
Dramatised John 8:31-38
Dramatised John 8:31-38
by James Robinson
Dramatic Reading – John 8:31-38 It’s been a, different day, here in the temple courts. Jesus returned from The Mount of Olives where he’d been all night and sat down to teach us. The Pharisees obviously weren’t too pleased and tried to trick him but Jesus bent down and started to…
Poem: Anger
Poem: Anger
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: Anger Whip in hand and uncharacteristically angry, Jesus swept through the temple courtyard. Tables were smashed, money scattered; pigeons found freedom in flight and sacrificial animals fled to safety. His voice boomed across the rapidly emptying space – ‘this is desecrati…
Old folks
Old folks
by Marjorie Dobson
The Presentation of the Lord / Candlemas Luke 2:22-40 Monologue: Old folks! Have you heard the latest about that batty old Anna? You know - that old woman who thinks she’s a prophetess. Wanders round the Temple all day, praying all over the place. Eighty-four if she’s a day! Don’…
In the temple, place of peace (version 2)
In the temple, place of peace (version 2)
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: In the temple, place of peace (version 2) Mothering Sunday Luke 2:22-40 In the temple, place of peace, Mary, Joseph, stand in awe; Anna comes with songs of joy, Simeon sings, yet knows the score. Bitter sweet this time of hope, winter passes Lent awaits; let us pause, refle…
In the temple, place of peace (version 2)