Southern Missional Gathering
Over 30 people gathered in Cork to explore stories of hope together! The theme running through the morning was all about unity and the call to work together in mission. We were led in worship by Ernie - lovely way to start the day! Then Jody shared a beautiful reflection on the poem _______ to remind of us of God's ... [Continue Reading]
All the Way There and Back
Esmeralda Santiago recalls a childhood memory in “When I was Puerto Rican”: Sunday morning before breakfast Abuela handed me my piqué dress, washed and ironed. “We’re going to Mass,” she said, pulling out a small white mantilla, which I was to wear during the service. “Can we have breakfast first, ... [Continue Reading]
Soft Reset
It happens more often than I would like. Some important piece of technology goes on the blink, my phone, my e-book reader, my laptop. I try to get the best out of what I buy and also try and avoid adding to the planet’s heaps of electronic rubbish so I ... [Continue Reading]
Waiting Under Lockdown – Romans 8
How do we wait? -- 3 Postures for our day Waiting is no one's favourite stance in the Western world, but it's where we find ourselves now, waiting for lockdown to end. So how do we wait? Turn groans into lament We all groan, it's natural, we groan grumble and sigh. ... [Continue Reading]
‘How can a Father give up His Son?’ — A Good Friday Poem
There he was, at his last meal with His friends, giving thanks to me. Always grateful, always attentive, the perfect Son. But the pain was on its way. He asked me to stop it, the very thought of it overwhelmed Him. Yet I couldn’t, I couldn’t answer His request, couldn’t ... [Continue Reading]
