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Month: May 2020

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The Parable of the wedding feast

30/05/202020/07/2020 Jayne1 Comment

Matthew 22:1-14  Sunday Slot 2 One of the biggest mistakes that we can make with scripture, especially the parables is to read them literally. This is often the case with this from Matthew’s gospel. The meaning of it lies deep beyond literal words which is why parables are used. Parables are good for reaching into… Continue reading The Parable of the wedding feast

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Reflection on John 14:15-21

27/05/202020/07/2020 JayneLeave a comment

Sunday Slot 1 One of the things that defines a maturing spirituality is our sense of the nearness of God. And this is not always something that we are taught to develop, at least not in the western Christian tradition where we are much more keen to learn about God...which can be quite a cerebral… Continue reading Reflection on John 14:15-21

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Spiritual hospitality

17/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

  I love the story of Martha and Mary which we find in Luke‘s Gospel, Chapter 10: 38-45. In it we hear that Jesus visits their home and Martha is keen to offer him the best hospitality whilst Mary sits at his feet and is completely absorbed by his presence. It's just one of the… Continue reading Spiritual hospitality

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Words of Wisdom

09/05/202009/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

Well then, we await government announcements this coming Sunday on how lockdown will be eased. It is understandable that many are chomping at the bit to get back. For those of us who have been working from home, grappling with new ways of working, contending with unfamiliar technologies to do so and juggling with a… Continue reading Words of Wisdom

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Peace I leave with you

07/05/202007/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

My verse of scripture for this morning's Lectio Divina was from  John’s Gospel.. ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them be afraid. John 14:27 In my reflection I began… Continue reading Peace I leave with you

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