Christ – Faith and Pride

Belfast Pride 2013

For or with? Contract or relationship?

In tonight’s brief passage from the Gospel of St John, we heard the parable of the grain of wheat. Christ drew this parable about resurrection on the Kingdom of God from the everyday circumstances of life; it was quite easy for his rural audience to understand the principle of “resurrection produced by dead seeds sown […]

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Belfast Pride 2013

the simplicity of a child

The scene that we heard about in the reading earlier has been repeated many times throughout history. There are many instances which can be seen online of children approaching great teachers, some getting through the security, others being pushed away. But in today’s Gospel, the greatest teacher of them all tells his followers that they […]

admin 13 years ago

Belfast Pride 2013

Faith and Doubts?

Thomas hasn’t had a great press down the years, precisely because of the episode described in the Gospel reading for today. From this, we get the term ‘doubting Thomas’, used to describe someone who is irrationally doubtful about an obvious truth. But maybe we are being a little too hard on Thomas. Holy Scripture alludes […]

admin 13 years ago

Belfast Pride 2013

Following Christ means transferring our security

In the reading (Luke 9.51–62) earlier this evening, Jesus is travelling to Jerusalem for the last time. Along the way, He meets three men who have heard His call in their hearts. These encounters teach us three tough lessons about what it means to follow Christ. This evening I am focussing on just one of […]

admin 13 years ago

Belfast Pride 2013

Life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God

From the treatise Against Heresies by Saint Irenaeus, bishop The glory of God gives life; those who see God receive life. For this reason God, who cannot be grasped, comprehended or seen, allows himself to be seen, comprehended and grasped by men, that he may give life to those who see and receive him. It […]

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Affirmation Belfast Pride 2012

Can we make space for God revealing himself?

The small scripture passage in Matthew chapter 13 that is provoker of our thoughts and mediation this hour is a curious one. It is another example for me of the integrity of the gospel writers to include some of the flaws and complexities to Jesus’ reputation and ministry. What we find here is a an […]

admin 14 years ago

Affirmation Belfast Pride 2012

Can we remember our lines?

It’s always nice to get an explanation, especially when something is confusing. The Parables of Jesus are usually presented at face value with the responsibility for making sense of them resting with the hearer. In Matthew 13 it’s the only example we have of anyone asking for an explanation, and here Jesus obliges. The […]

admin 14 years ago

Faith and Pride

Tag: Christ

For or with? Contract or relationship?

the simplicity of a child

Faith and Doubts?

Following Christ means transferring our security

Life in man is the glory of God; the life of man is the vision of God

Can we make space for God revealing himself?

Can we remember our lines?

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