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Day 7 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
The search for unity Readings Hosea 6:1-6 - (v6 For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice) Matthew 6:19-21 - (v21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also) Reflection The prophet Hosea is known for his cry for justice and love to...
Day 6 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Gathered in worship around the One Lord Readings Psalm 84 - How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! Mt 28:16-20 - When they saw him, they worshipped him. Reflection When the Magi from their far-away countries arrived at Bethlehem...
Day 5 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Guided by the one God Readings Psalm 121 - I lift up my eyes to the hills, from where will my help come? Matthew 2:7-10 - Ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising Reflection Again and again, the scriptures tell us how God...
Day 4 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Though small and suffering, we lack nothing Readings Micah 5:2-5a, 7-8 - From you shall come forth … one who is to rule in Israel 1 Peter 2: 21-25 - Now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls Luke 12:32-40 - Do not be afraid, little...
Day 3 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
The presence of Christ, turning the world upside down Readings Psalm 2:1-10 - Why do the nations conspire…? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 - But the Lord is faithful, he will strengthen you Reflection Christ’s coming disturbs the ways of the world....
Day 2 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Humble leadership breaks down walls and builds up with love Readings Jeremiah 23:1-6 - He shall reign as king and deal wisely. Philippians 2:5-11 - Who… did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited. Reflection True...
Day 1 – Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Raise us up and draw us to your perfect light ~ Mt 2:2 Readings Psalm 139:1-10 - Your right hand shall hold me fast 2 Timothy 1:7-10 - This grace… has now been revealed through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus Reflection In this...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Theme for 2022: We Saw His Star in the East… The story of the Magi visiting the Holy Family in Bethlehem is one very familiar to us. Indeed, we have recently celebrated Christmas; the Feast of Incarnation and Epiphany. The Magi have sometimes been seen as a symbol of...
Highlights from Our Justice Desk 2021
2021 was a busy year on our Justice Desk. Here are some of the highlights:
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