Have you ever noticed something odd about The Lord’s Prayer? Like, it’s not the Lord’s prayer? No, really. Check it out in Matthew 6 or Luke 11 (this week’s gospel reading) and you will notice a lot of things different from the versions we say in church. There’s that whole chunk at the end missing … More The Lord’s Prayer (plus Colin Firth in *that* shirt)
In English we have many ways to talk about when something happened. Oh yes, this post is going to be very in-tense! (If you’re about to shudder and remember Year 4th grammar with old Mr Slater, breathe. It’s OK. This is me. We’ll be fine.) I found this handy-dandy chart that shows English tenses. We’re … More Tetelestai – Perfect
This week, liturgy resources based on Isa 55 and Psalm 63, and a somewhat longer than usual reflection. Probably best to get a cup of tea and a biccy before you start. (The TL;DR version – every time I think I know, I find there’s a whole lot more to know. It applies to God … More Isaiah 55, Psalm 63 and thoughts on Numbers (the digits, not the Bible book)
Great doctrines spanning centuries have been built upon two tiny words in this verse – ἐφ’ ᾧ – and churches have split over their interpretation. … More Essay on Romans 5:12
Epiphany last – We are going to make a passport. Write ‘Citizen of Heaven’ on the cover and draw visa stamps for the various places you visit. All of these are good places to go, but let us remember that our citizenship is in heaven. … More Luke 9:28-36, (37-43)
The Reflectionary 