I am sure that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. [Philippians 1:3] We are near the end of Trinity season and our ascent into the Kingdom of Heaven, we’re considering the highest stages of maturity in Christ. Why do we still have in the Gospel this parable about forgiveness [St Matthew 18:21-35] in the next to last Sunday in the season ? Surely…
Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding-garment? We are reflecting in these last weeks of Trinity season on the highest stage of the Christian life – about our coming to know our God more and more, and His kingdom, to participate in that life, to enjoy Him more and more in this life here and now and, in the life to come, eternally. The closeness of our relationship with God is described…
You are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. In these final Sundays of the Church year, we are considering the highest stage of the Christian life, the life of holiness, the life of a recovery of the image and likeness of God in our soul,…
for audio click here Jesus said to them, “Go and show yourself to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Last week we looked at the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and we were reminded of how Jesus comes alongside of us, who have been broken by the world, the flesh and the devil, and he has bound up our wounds, pouring wine and oil into them. He has lifted us onto his…
Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see. We are being led ever more deeply into the life of Christ in Trinity season. We are beginning not just to believe in Jesus but to see, that is, to know Him dwelling within us. And as Jesus taught daily in the Temple, he promises to teach us daily inwardly [see Trinity 10]. Our ears are being opened to Him. We are not afraid…
When Jesus drew near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “Would that you, even you, had known on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. Do you have peace in your heart this morning? Would you like more peace? In the first part of Trinity Season (Trinity 3 to 9), our readings have been a reflection on the various passions of the soul –…
Parable of the dishonest steward. What a difficult passage we have as today’s Gospel! Jesus told this parable specifically to his disciples, to those who had already committed themselves to following him. They must have been a bit taken aback and maybe were thinking, ‘Surely, Jesus, you are not saying we should be dishonest and underhand in our dealings with one people? That goes against all that we have understood of your life and teaching…
You have heard that it was said by them of old time, You shall not kill. [Matthew 5:21-22] We are continuing our spiritual ascent in Trinity Season – we’re looking at the flourishing of our souls in Christ. Last week we began to think about “spiritedness” in the soul. Spiritedness is that bounce, that zest for life, being ready for adventure – we see it in healthy animals, we know it in ourselves when we…
Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men. [Lk 5:10] Have no fear of them… but in your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy. [1 Peter 3:15] In this season of Trinity we are considering our spiritual ascent, our growth in Christ, our maturing in the faith. It is the removing of obstacles that are hindering our flourishing as sons and daughters of the living God, of our loving God and…
I consider the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us. [Romans 8:20] What a joy today to witness the baptism of Willemijn Anne Maria Kuijper (daughter of Adrie and Maya – godparents – Margaretha, Sherry and Martin)! A warm welcome to all our guests today who are here to support her in her new life in Christ. The baptism of…