This year, the churches in Maidstone had been due to stage an open-air Passion Play in the town square. I’m always struck in Passion Plays by the fact that the faces we see in the crowd that welcomes Jesus to Jerusalem with waving palms and cries of ‘Hosanna!’ are the same faces we see in … Continue reading Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem
Celebration Sunday- Prophetic Vision
“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.’ Isaiah 65:17 One day, PIPs will be for growing apples trees; assessors will come round to make your tea and hoops will be for hula-ing and not jumping through.One day loan sharks … Continue reading Celebration Sunday- Prophetic Vision
World without end
I used to live down the street from Chicago’s Art Institute, and I’d pop in all the time. My favourite piece in the museum is a huge set of stained glass windows by Marc Chagall. The sun filters through them and turns the whole room a sublime blue. I’d sit on a bench in the … Continue reading World without end
Prophetic Visions
On Thursdays during lent we will be using art to guide our reflections. Throughout the Bible, stories of visions and prophesy remind us that prophetic vision is something that can happen with us, amongst us and alongside us, through the power of the Holy Spirit. In the Old Testament, a dove returns to Noah with … Continue reading Prophetic Visions
Building a vision for the common good
“And there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light” – Revelation 22: 5 One of the key issues raised by climate change is how to enact policies for the common good at national and international levels. Where can the inspiration and … Continue reading Building a vision for the common good
O’ we’re waiting
Today’s reflection is guided by the song ‘O’ we’re waiting’ by Andy Flanagan. Listen here: Over the past few weeks, many of us will have been looking at the developments across the world with anxiety and pain. It often feels the same for the climate crisis too. When we look at the brokenness before us, … Continue reading O’ we’re waiting