Pentecost 22    November 1st      Matthew 23: 1-12

Pentecost 22 November 1st Matthew 23: 1-12

We are tempted to gloss over the first words of Jesus in this significant part of Matthew’s Gospel: “The teachers of religious law and the Pharisees are the official interpreters of the Scriptures. So practice and obey whatever they say to you, but...

Pentecost 21 October 25 Matthew 22:34-46

Aaagh experts in the law…  Did you hear about the lawyer on holiday whose sailboat capsized in dangerous, shark-infested waters? He surprised his travelling companions by volunteering to swim to the far-off shore for help. As he swam, his companions were startled by...
Pentecost 20            Thes 1:1-10

Pentecost 20 Thes 1:1-10

How uplifting! How joyous! How reassuring! Whenever I think of our Congregation at Launceston South, I am constantly and persistently amazed at the many many rich and varied missional paths that so so many our folk pursue through the worldly forest in which we live....
Pentecost 19  Ps 106:1-6, 19-23

Pentecost 19 Ps 106:1-6, 19-23

When I (again) read Psalm 106 for this week’s reflection, I felt reassured, and humbled, again. Reassured because I know the Lord loves me. Still… Reassured because I am reminded that I will never be truly alone as I experience the challenges, triumphs, failures, and...
Pentecost 18  Ex 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Pentecost 18 Ex 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

As I prayerfully reflected on these passages this week, I was transported back in time. Back to when I was a schoolboy. Back to when some of the most powerful figures in my life were my Headmasters. They used to wear imposing black gowns or robes in those days, and...