Circumcision and Naming of Jesus
Jesus, and the followers of Jesus, are not primarily political, but this live and movement has consequences.
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Jesus, and the followers of Jesus, are not primarily political, but this live and movement has consequences.
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Gracious and merciful God,
in a wonderful sacrament you have given us
a memorial of the passion of your Son
Jesus Christ;
grant that we who receive these sacred mysteries
may grow up into him in all things
until we come to your eternal joy;
through our Saviour Jesus Christ
who is alive with with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God now and for ever.
Amen
Corpus Christi 2023 Read More »
I’ve been finding out a lot about “deconstruction”. I have entered a world of exevangelicals, even #exvangelical. These are generally people who are questioning the American-style conservative evangelical Christianity that they grew up in. And online they are doing it with all the well-honed skills, fervour, and energy of their evangelical past.
Deconstruction Part 1 Read More »
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, and you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.”
Sunday 29 January 2023 Read More »
There is no doubting the historicity of Jesus’ crucifixion. As with other ancient (and sometimes recent) historical facts, details are debatable.
What Day Did Jesus Die? Read More »
When the new Joshua (Jesus) crosses the Jordan (baptism) from the far side (Jn 1:28), re-entering the Promised Land, one can imagine the texts that hit Pontius Pilate’s mobile phone from the equivalent of MI5 or the SIS. The strong Miriam-Mary and her family were a group to keep an eye on.
Happy New Year 2022 Read More »
Far from Christians stealing Christmas from pagans, it might actually be the case that pagans stole Christmas from Christians.
Stealing Christmas from Pagans? Read More »
Everliving God,
your apostle Andrew obeyed the call of your Son
and followed him without delay;
grant that we like him may give ourselves readily
to do what you command;
through our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.