Daily Advent reflection: 22nd December
22 December Luke 1: 46–55 God my saviour… has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty (v.53) Have you … Read more
22 December Luke 1: 46–55 God my saviour… has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty (v.53) Have you … Read more
21 December Luke 1: 26–38 In Jewish culture, a girl would be considered a woman when she could conceive a child, she could be promised … Read more
20 December Mark 10: 23–27 The rich young ruler asks how hard is it for those who trust in wealth to enter the Kingdom of … Read more
19 December Mark 10: 13–16 My brothers and sisters don’t believe me. They say I was much too young, that I’m making it up, just … Read more
18 December Luke 13: 18–21 Opposite the tomb of Lazarus in Bethany was a stall selling three little pots – frankincense, myrrh and what appeared … Read more
17 December Matthew 25: 1–12 For me, Advent is full of spine-tingling moments. We are waiting for Jesus to come! This parable highlights just such … Read more
16 December Matthew 20: 1–16 As an active Trade Unionist during most of my working life this story presents me a desire to enrol all … Read more
15 December Matthew 13: 44–46 What do we value most? What is that buried treasure for which we would be willing to sacrifice everything? These … Read more
14 December Matthew 13: 31–32 Eric Clapton wrote: “Plant your love and let it grow” (Let It Grow, 1974). Planting a seed and waiting for … Read more
13 December Matthew 13: 24–30 The most basic staple of the Palestinian diet was bread. Therefore, growing wheat was critical. But a poisonous weed, darnel, … Read more