Scripture After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brotherContinue reading “Sunday 24 January 2021”
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Saturday 23 January 2021
Scripture Jesus went home, and once more such a crowd collected that they could not even have a meal. When his relatives heard of this, they set out to take charge of him, convinced he was out of his mind. (Mark 3:20-21) Reflect Ever felt that you’ve been misunderstood by people? Have you had aContinue reading “Saturday 23 January 2021”
Friday 22 January 2021
Scripture Jesus went up into the hills and summoned those he wanted. So they came to him and he appointed twelve; they were to be his companions and to be sent out to preach, with power to cast out devils. And so he appointed the Twelve: Simon to whom he gave the name Peter, JamesContinue reading “Friday 22 January 2021”
Thursday 21 January 2021
Scripture Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lakeside, and great crowds from Galilee followed him. From Judaea, Jerusalem, Idumaea, Transjordania and the region of Tyre and Sidon, great numbers who had heard of all he was doing came to him. And he asked his disciples to have a boat ready for him because ofContinue reading “Thursday 21 January 2021”
Wednesday 20 January 2021
Scripture Jesus went into a synagogue, and there was a man there who had a withered hand. And they were watching him to see if he would cure him on the sabbath day, hoping for something to use against him. He said to the man with the withered hand, ‘Stand up out in the middle!’Continue reading “Wednesday 20 January 2021”
Tuesday 19 January 2020
Resting or rising Scripture One sabbath day, Jesus happened to be taking a walk through the cornfields, and his disciples began to pick ears of corn as they went along. And the Pharisees said to him, ‘Look, why are they doing something on the sabbath day that is forbidden?’ And he replied, ‘Did you neverContinue reading “Tuesday 19 January 2020”
Monday 18 January 2021
Friends of our feelings Scripture One day when John’s disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, some people came to Jesus and said to him, ‘Why is it that John’s disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not?’ Jesus replied, ‘Surely the bridegroom’s attendants would never think of fasting while theContinue reading “Monday 18 January 2021”
for the journey
We’ve only just packed up our Christmas decorations, and already we’re looking forward to the next great season of the Church! It’s time to move on! On February 2nd, as we celebrate the Feast of Candlemas and the presentation of the 6 week old Jesus in the Temple, our journey through the Church’s year takesContinue reading “for the journey”
Sunday 17 January 2021
Scripture As John stood with two of his disciples, Jesus passed, and John stared hard at him and said, ‘Look, there is the lamb of God.’ Hearing this, the two disciples followed Jesus. Jesus turned round, saw them following and said, ‘What do you want?’ They answered, ‘Rabbi,’ – which means Teacher – ‘where doContinue reading “Sunday 17 January 2021”
Saturday 16 January 2021
Spiritual Diagnosis Jesus went out to the shore of the lake; and all the people came to him, and he taught them. As he was walking on he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus, sitting by the customs house, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed him. When Jesus wasContinue reading “Saturday 16 January 2021”
