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NI leaders ought to condemn anti-LGBT mass murder in Orlando

Reacting to the mass murder of LGBT people in Orlando, Florida, Andrew McFarland Campbell, Founder of Faith and Pride called on the political and religious leaders of Northern Ireland to lead the condemnation of the atrocity. Speaking earlier, Andrew said: “Perhaps more than most, the people of Northern Ireland know how it feels when mass […]

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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 […]

admin 13 years ago

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

Nothing will be impossible with God

In Nazareth, an unimportant village in a remote region of the Roman Empire, the angel Gabriel descended from heaven to ask a young, recently engaged girl to become pregnant with God’s son Jesus and usher in salvation for the world. But Mary was given a choice, she could have said no. She could have allowed […]

admin 13 years ago

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

Belfast Pride 2012 Prayer

We must be content to go on like pilgrims.

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen touched the lives of millions worldwide with his warmth, wisdom and humour. A master communicator, he had the great gift of preaching and teaching the Gospel in a way easy to understand. He is mostly remembered for having been one of the first great television evangelists. However, he also wrote many […]

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

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NI leaders ought to condemn anti-LGBT mass murder in Orlando

For or with? Contract or relationship?

the simplicity of a child

Nothing will be impossible with God

Can we make space for God revealing himself?

We must be content to go on like pilgrims.

Can we remember our lines?

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