by Archive | Dec 23, 2015
“And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John.” And they all marvelled.” (Luke 1.63) “And he asked for a writing tablet, and wrote, “His name is John.” And they all marvelled.” (Luke 1.63)John the Baptist’s voice was prophetic and...
by Archive | Dec 22, 2015
On the afternoon of 11 September 2001, an unknown political advisor used a phrase which has become part of the political and cultural lexicon. On the afternoon of 11 September 2001, an unknown political advisor used a phrase which has become part of the political and...
by Archive | Dec 22, 2015
“For God has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.” (Luke 1. 48) “For God has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.” (Luke 1. 48)Mary’s song is one of hope for the world, especially the downtrodden, and not least of all, women – who do the great...
by Archive | Dec 21, 2015
“For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1. 44). “For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1. 44).The old woman Elizabeth was not...
by Archive | Dec 20, 2015
St Paul’s letter to the Philippians speaks of “The peace of God, which passes all understanding, and that will keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of Jesus the Christ.” St Paul’s letter to the Philippians speaks of...
