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Easter thoughts

Sometimes, you have thoughts. These came at the Easter Vigil. For a while the ‘soul’ translation at communion ‘and my soul shall be healed’ has not sat well with me. (I could say it has not sat well within my soul). I go back to Augustine and the duality of the soul and the body,Continue reading “Easter thoughts”

Heading into Holy

We prepare to celebrate Palm Sunday this weekend. So much can happen in a week! It seems bizarre to go from waving palm branches and shouting ‘Hosanna!’ to ‘crucify him’, a punishment typically reserved for crimes that threatened the Roman Empire and associated social order. Yet, in a way, Palm Sunday was the moment thatContinue reading “Heading into Holy”

Transformation

This Sunday’s gospel (2nd Sunday of Lent) tells us of the Transfiguration. The three disciples gain a glimpse of divine glory and whilst their ability to comprehend is limited (human limitation) they know it is amazing and want to stay in the moment. God’s glory goes beyond human comprehension. When we catch glimpses of GodContinue reading “Transformation”