Our Gospel readings this month cover most of the first half of Paul’s short letter to the church at Colossae. This includes a key passage (Ch 1:15–20) believed to be a quotation from a hymn used in worship. Certainly a poetic work in the broadest sense, it speaks of Christ in relation to creation, before focusing … [Read more…]
In the life of the early church, the disciples had to work out a new way of life. People were coming to faith in Jesus all the time, and needed to know what it meant for them, how they now should live. And so they spent their time together. No one was left to work it … [Read more…]
May this year is packed full of significance for the Christian, as we work our way through: the final days of Christ’s post-resurrection time with his disciples, when he tells them to wait for the gift his Father promised his ascension into heaven, when he promises that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit … [Read more…]
Although much of the time our modern society is constantly looking for the next new thrill, some things, like good food, good art, and literature, are best enjoyed slowly, so that they can be fully appreciated. The Church has always known this, and the resurrection is of such central importance that our celebration of Easter … [Read more…]
Jesus is heading towards the cross and none of his disciples know it. Jesus is God’s anointed … the disciples are sure of it; and he’s even headed to the right place to display his power. As further evidence, Jesus sends two of them into the city to secure a ride for this “red carpet” … [Read more…]