Person: Mary
Are you a Mary or a Martha?
The way of Jesus, the ‘one thing’, is a the way of humility and obedience to God, and we are all invited to join the way….
Why was Jesus resurrected?
The power of God lives in us to bring about justice, peace, grace, and mercy in the world, and this is why, on Easter Day, we gather and proclaim, “He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!”…
What happens when God is merciful?
The story of Jesus’ presentation at the temple, was the equivalent of pushing the button at a pedestrian crossing. Simeon and Anna heralded the countdown that would stop the traffic as they waited for Jesus to grow up and begin his salvific ministry to Israel and to the world….
What can we learn from Elizabeth?
We all need an Elizabeth in our lives, and Like Mary, may you know God’s blessing upon you, may you be honoured, and may you know the love, peace, and joy of Christ….
Priorities
Luke 2:48-52. To be a Christian is a way of life and Christians try to put God first — above everything else — and it is not easy!…
Three
Luke 2:46-48. It is possible carry on with our lives but leave Jesus behind. Therefore, we constantly need to check, not that he is with us, but that we are with him….
Care
Luke 2:41-45. It was not until I became a parent that I discovered just how much my parents must love me — even when I appear to do daft, stupid, or inconsiderate things. Who looks out for you? Who would care about you if you went missing?…
Sword
Luke 2:33-35. Christians go through pain and suffering, and even Mary, the mother of Jesus was not spared. Did she give up and throw in the towel? No!…
Purification
Luke 2:22-24. Private or public rituals and ceremonies demonstrate that we are serious about our relationship with God….
Confrontation
Luke 2:1-7. Jesus was born at night — into darkness, away from his home town, and into the discomfort of an animal shelter. What does this mean for us?…
Promise
Luke 1:54-56. When something good happens to us, we want to celebrate, usually with some sort of party. We want to share with the world our excitement and gratitude….
Humility
Luke 1:51-53. What does it mean to be humble and is it a strength or a weakness?…
Magnificat
Luke 1:46-49. God is worthy of praise, not just because of what God has done, but because of who God is….
Blessed
Luke 1:39-45. Have you ever considered that you might be blessed by God, purely on the basis of the choices you make?…
Companion
Luke 1:35-37. God did not leave Mary alone, and neither does God leave us on our own….
Spanner
Luke 1:34-35. Why would Luke include the bit about the virgin birth, potentially throwing a spanner in the works?…
How can we have faithfulness and trust?
In this reflection from Rev Gav on Luke 2.22-40, we encounter two special envoys from God, Simeon and Anna, and learn how God speaks through those who are in their later years….
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