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Securing Adam's Heritage
Securing Adam's Heritage
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is a attempt to examine the scriptural and theological implications of our present ecological disasters,beginning from the creation narrative in Genesis. It points to the longing for the restoration of the earth, our dwelling-place, and stresses the need for stewardship…
Refining Spirit, Flame From Love's Pure Fire
Refining Spirit, Flame From Love's Pure Fire
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn text is based on words of Saint Elizabeth of Schonau, mystic (1129-1164): "O consuming fire, O Spirit of love, descend into the depth of our hearts and there transform us, until we are fire of your fire, love of your love, and Christ himself is formed within us. Amen."
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 10 Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - Proper 10 Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Proper 10 Amos 7: 7-15 Ephesians-1: 3-14 Mark 6: 14-29 ‘The letter to the Ephesians sets the life of the Christian Church in the context of the cosmic plan of God. The letter will go on to give quite detailed advice about how Christians should live together, day to day, but it is…
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Love | Fruit of the Spirit
50 Praise, Pray and Play Sessions - Love | Fruit of the Spirit
by BRF - Rona Orme
This session introduces the theme of the nine fruit of the Spirit. Nearly everyone has some understanding of what love is, so the Bible character featured is Herod, who did not show love. Session aim To understand that the Holy Spirit can give love to bless family, friends and th…
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 19:8, 14-15
With My WholeHeart - Psalm 19:8, 14-15
by SPCK - James Jones
Psalm 19.8, 14, 15 The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart: be alway acceptable in thy sight, O Lord: my strength, and my redeemer...
Holy Week 2: Good Friday judges the Church
Holy Week 2: Good Friday judges the Church
by David Perry
Holy Week 2: Good Friday judges the Church Reflection accompanying image “The curtain of the temple was torn in two” and "You can't evict an idea". On Good Friday in Jerusalem, as Jesus died, we are told that the sky went dark, an earthquake struck, and the curtain in the Temple …
LWPT Meditations - Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation- 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B 1st Samuel 1 v 4-20 1st Samuel 2 v 1-10 Hebrews 10 v 11-14, 19-25 Mark 13 v 1-8 Among the outworkings of God’s plan for our salvation, is the story of a woman longing for a baby and of her answered prayers. The child who was born t…
Lectio Divina - The room and the keys