Food Heaven Read Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For the one who asks always receives; the one who searches always finds; the one who knocks will always have the door opened to him.Continue reading “Thursday 25 February 2021”
Author Archives: Dean Atkins
Day 7: Food for the Journey
Each years, for years, I used to take a large group of young people to the Walsingham Youth Pilgrimage although that privilege now is left to younger leaders! It’s quite a long coach journey and, when we arrived, we slept in tents in the middle of a field. The food was good considering the circumstancesContinue reading “Day 7: Food for the Journey”
Wednesday 24 February 2021
Are you on the menu? Read The crowds got even bigger, and Jesus addressed them: ‘This is a wicked generation; it is asking for a sign. The only sign it will be given is the sign of Jonah. For just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man beContinue reading “Wednesday 24 February 2021”
Day 6: The Bread of Life
“I am the Bread of Life,” said Jesus. When he uses these words he places himself within the story of Israel’s wilderness years, their escape from slavery, their time of God given gifts in the desert, gifts which feed them as they wander, seeking the promised land. The following reflection feasts on those words andContinue reading “Day 6: The Bread of Life”
Tuesday 23 February 2021
To become prayer Read Jesus said to his disciples: ‘In your prayers do not babble as the pagans do, for they think that by using many words they will make themselves heard. Do not be like them; your Father knows what you need before you ask him. So you should pray like this: ‘Our FatherContinue reading “Tuesday 23 February 2021”
Day 5: Wine and Water
Can’t cook, won’t cook, or just prefer to watch others cooking?! There’s a feast of cooking programmes on the TV these days which may mean that many of us spend more time watching other people prepare food than standing at the stove ourselves! It’s a good way, though, to be inspired to try some newContinue reading “Day 5: Wine and Water”
Monday 22 February 2021
Key cutter or key holder? Read Now I have something to tell your elders: I am an elder myself, and a witness to the sufferings of Christ, and with you I have a share in the glory that is to be revealed. Be the shepherds of the flock of God that is entrusted to you:Continue reading “Monday 22 February 2021”
Sunday 21 February 2021
Go wild this Lent! Read The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him. After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘TheContinue reading “Sunday 21 February 2021”
Day 4: The Mystery of the Mass
Some years ago, a priest colleague of a slightly different tradition from mine, once angrily castigated me on the steps of the Cathedral for casually calling the Eucharist, “the Mass.” The word was natural to me, and I didn’t think too much of using it even in conversation with someone of an evangelical tradition. IContinue reading “Day 4: The Mystery of the Mass”
Saturday 20 February 2021
A holy exchange Read Jesus noticed a tax collector, Levi by name, sitting by the customs house, and said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And leaving everything he got up and followed him. In his honour Levi held a great reception in his house, and with them at table was a large gathering of tax collectorsContinue reading “Saturday 20 February 2021”
