Feb 23, 2026 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Sometimes I think I’m like Lazarus, entombed in fear, apathy, prejudice, gloom, … But I have heard a call, “Rosalind, come out!” And I have stumbled out, still greatly hindered by the limiting layers of self-doubt, the old voices in my head that say, “You’re not good...
Feb 19, 2026 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
To what does your mind turn when you hear that it is the first Sunday in Lent? Perhaps it means nothing to you. I always remember my dear father faithfully giving up his half teaspoon of sugar in coffee (he didn’t take sugar in tea) every Lent. But is that the sort...
Feb 13, 2026 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21 Today we come to the conclusion of Epiphany. Epiphany is known as the season of light. It begins with the story of the bright star leading the Wise Men to the baby Jesus. And it ends with Jesus in his brilliant transfiguration. How...
Feb 5, 2026 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
Today’s Gospel immediately follows the Beatitudes. And the readings are saying that the Beatitudes must not only be lived, but seen to be lived. The Gospel reminds us that it is essential for the Christian disciple both to be seen and heard. Christianity is not a...
Dec 18, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
In Matthew chapter 1:1-17, Matthew prepares us for the shocking news that Jesus the Messiah was conceived out of wedlock, and was a descendant of Abraham and of David. From verses 18-25, Matthew makes it very clear that this is no normal child. Jesus is “Son of...
Dec 10, 2025 | EXPLORING THE BIBLE, NEWS
John (now in prison because of his confrontation with Herod over the King’s unlawful marriage) sends two of his followers to ask Jesus “Are you the one who is to come or should we look for another?” ...
