Here’s a super-duper resource for Holy Week and Easter: The Stations of the Cross – but not the ones featuring the totally fictitious Saint Scooby-Doo. (Sorry, did I say that out loud? I meant Veronica.) Each station has a New Testament Reading and a linked Old Testament passage, a short prayer and a suggested thing to … More Saint Scooby-Doo?
Here is liturgy I wrote for Good Friday and Easter Day, with Holy Saturday added to complete the three days. You can use these in church, small groups or for personal meditations on these days of darkness, of silence and of light. Good Friday Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9, John 18:1-19:42 Confession and Absolution Surely, … More Days of Darkness, Silence and Light
That darkness will grow until the Sun goes dark on God-forsaking Friday when those who don’t know what they are doing do it anyway with whips, thorns, nails and a Cross. … More Not What We Expected – Look, See, Pray
A sad sabbath silent
no need to be violent
buried, forgotten
left to go rotten-
unless Death learns to die. … More God’s Son of surprises! Look, See, Pray
Easter Resources Round-Up Here is a selection of links from all over the place that that I hope you find useful for this Easter. This Sunset / Sunrise craft is from my latest book of intergenerational resources, ‘Broken Bits and Weirdness’. Links on the right to buy from Amazon, as paperback of e-book instant download. … More Easter Resources Round-Up
Free Holy Week samples from my Lent book The Big Story. Links to printable PDFs below. These are perfect for dipping into daily, as weekly readings, or as a quick-read overview. The samples features the week’s summary for Holy Week in creative re-telling of Jesus’ life and ministry, plus two full day’s resources: Monday of Holy … More Free Holy Week Resources – Book Samples
In Case You Missed It Check out this hilarious drama about forgiveness and ‘Shove’ Tuesday (with all apologies to Sir David Attenborough) Click here to get the script Lent Devotions Out now in Kindle for instant download, in paperback and from me (possibly even signed copies if you ask!) here’s a look at these hot-off-the-press … More ICYMI – ‘Shove’ Tuesday drama with free audio plus printable Lent resources
We’re getting there! We nearly have a new (sane) president of the US, we’re vaccinating our vulnerable at a rate of more than 2 every second (bravo NHS!) and my new Lent book is almost ready for publication (yay!) Here is a sample chapter in pre-publication state so that you can ‘try before you buy’ … More Free Sample of All-Age Resources for Holy Week
I know, I know, the Christmas decorations are barely packed away. But Lent is looming, and I thought you might like a free taster of this year’s devotional for individuals and groups. Here is the (probably final) cover. Many thanks to all those who have commented on the drafts. Called ‘Broken Bits & Weirdness (but … More Lent Devotions – new book preview!
This year the “lock down” is forcing many of us to be quieter and isolated. Others are facing the pressure of long days with children restricted to home. Some are stricken by money worries or concerns about jobs. May we all find a way to let Jesus set our rhythm. … More There and back again- Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 