Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 35:1-6,10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Advent is the time of waiting for the coming of the one who is sent by God. As we are getting closer to Christmas,…
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December 13, 2025
The Holy Spirit at Work…
The Holy Spirit at Work…
I was at a Christmas party where I saw a little girl dropping a beautifully wrapped lolly. I tried to tell her, but she didn’t hear me. A little boy…
December 7, 2025
Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12 A new shoot is usually a sign of hope. This shoot might spring off a cutting or a wounded tree. It bears hope of…
December 7, 2025
First Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-44 What is the sign of the true Messiah arriving? There will be peace on earth.This is the ancient belief at the time of Isaiah…
November 29, 2025
Christ the King
2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 David is being anointed and ‘all tribes’ show their support. The journey to this moment was not an easy one for David and…
November 22, 2025
Endurance
Malachi 3:19-20; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19 Malachi addresses any offenses when sacrificing, reminds the priests of their duties and the ones who offer sacrifices to be righteous.In Malachi 3:5…
November 16, 2025
Buildings of Life
Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Corinthians 3:9-11,16-17; John 2:13-22 Right after explaining some details of the Jewish temple, its gates and the importance of unblemished offerings, Ezekiel describes the waters underneath the…
November 9, 2025
Trustworthy News
Trustworthy News
“Big Brother is watching you”. This is certainly the most famous quote from George Orwell’s book ‘1984’. While we might not be sure who this Big Brother is, we all…
November 9, 2025
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All Souls Day & Grief
This day is a special day to remember those who have gone before us. In some churches they display photos of parishioners or of family members or friends of parishioners.…
November 1, 2025
Life after Death
2 Maccabees 12:42-45; Philippians 3:20-21,16-18; Luke 7:11-17 Can we influence what comes after life on earth? This is a question that is foundational for most religions.The Reading from Maccabees follows…
November 1, 2025