What does it look like to come together and build community in a culturally and politically divided society?
The Revd Canon Chris Burke reflects on the difference God’s love makes as we seek to understand and love one another despite our differences.
On the second Sunday of Lent, the Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain reminds us of the undeserved free gift of God’s grace and encourages us to respond in faith and faithfulness.
Readings:
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
Luke 13:31-35
Philippians 3:17 – 4:1
Have you been in the wilderness?
Jesus spent 40 days in the desert - in the the wilderness. This Lent, Canon Keith Farrow invites you to experience the wilderness as a place you can go for nourishment, hope and help. He invites you to remember that God has given you a foundation to stand on in the wilderness.
You are God’s beloved - God is well pleased with you.
Gospel reading: Luke 4:1-13
“It’s funny what you remember sometimes, isn’t it? I remember she had a bracelet, made of silver coins, which kept catching the sunlight so that it seemed to burn her wrist.”
Bishop Pete tells the story of Josiah, scribe and member of the Sanhedrin; Miriam, the woman caught in adultery; and Jesus.
Gospel reading: John 8:1-11
This Sunday the Dean reminds us that we believe in a God who shares in our suffering and brings us hope, whose love overcomes all hatred and sin.
Gospel reading: Luke 9:28-36
