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Reflection for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time A or the Second Sunday after Epiphany

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:January 13, 2023
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Isaiah 49: 3, 5-6 (RM) or 1-7 (RCL); Psalm 40; I Corinthians 1: 1-3 (RM) or 1-9 (RCL); John 1: 29-34 (RM) or 29-42 (RCL). When you’re together with a…

Doggie Deeds

Post author:Bonnie Dickie
Post published:January 9, 2023
Post category:Animal Companions
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Ninety-nine percent of dog-walking is uneventful though I do try to remember that all of these minutes are a gift not to be squandered. I have stopped more than once…

Let Us Be Blessing

Post author:Claudia Stecker
Post published:January 2, 2023
Post category:Reflections
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This entry marks our 100th blog article! Special thanks to all who have contributed and commented over the last few months.The autumn “Sabbath” with which I was gifted1 has eased…

Reflection for Mary, Holy Mother of God; or the Name of Jesus

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:December 30, 2022
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Please note that there will be no reflection on Friday, January 6, 2023. Susan's reflections will resume the following Friday, January 13, 2023.Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 67; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21…

As Year 2022 Ends…

Post author:Petite Lao
Post published:December 26, 2022
Post category:Reflections
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I was struggling to find a topic for a year-end reflection and an idea to reflect on the past year came to mind. I think 2022 has been a challenging…

Reflection for Christmas, the Nativity of the Lord

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:December 23, 2022
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Isaiah 62:11-12 (RM, “Mass at Dawn”) or 6-12 (RCL); Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20 (RM) or [1-7] 8-20 (RCL.) It seems Christmas is rife with Scripture readings we’ve heard…

“And There Was No Room For Them At The Inn”

Post author:Susan Smith
Post published:December 19, 2022
Post category:Poverty Social Justice
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In recent years, I have been more involved in working with politically and economically disenfranchised New Zealanders which includes in worrying rising numbers the homeless. Their situation is distressing and…

Reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Advent A

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:December 16, 2022
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Isaiah 7:10-14 (RM) or 10-16 (RCL); Psalm 24 (RM) or 80 (RCL); Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 (RM) or 18-25 (RCL.) Two weeks ago, I was sitting contentedly in a wonderful…

Seeds As Time-Travellers

Post author:Wendy MacLean
Post published:December 12, 2022
Post category:Food and Gardening
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”Seed is not just the source of life. It is the very foundation of our being.” ~Vandana Shiva This month, I’ve been receiving notifications that the 2023 seed catalogues are…

Reflection for the Third Sunday of Advent A

Post author:Susan K. Roll
Post published:December 9, 2022
Post category:Scripture Reading
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Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10 (RM) or 1-10 (RCL); Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11. Cousins. The depth of the relationship between cousins can vary from nonexistent to very close. In my…