Jesus and Responsibility for Lostness, Luke 15:1-10
Lectionary Text for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday, 15 September 2019 Luke 15:1-10 Introduction Very recently I needed…
Category: Reflection
A Thieving Bird and Generous Ways of Finding Delight
This is the text of my Thought for the Day, broadcast on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 on BBC Radio Ulster’s…
Recognising and Responding to My Privilege, Luke 14:1, 7-14
Introduction Recently I was chatting to an African American woman who was mother to two daughters. We got to discussing…
Annunciations and the Response to Mystery
This is the text of my recent Thought for the Day on Radio Ulster, broadcast on Tuesday 27 August (link…
The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est
This morning I am moved by Wilfred Owen’s ‘disloyal’ exposure of the deceitfulness of the State that calls on its young people…
Realities are Greater than Ideas? Reflecting on the Common Good in Divided Communities
An extract from my contribution to the Irish Inter-Church Meeting 18 October 2018 at the Dromantine Centre Introduction to Ruth Project…
Spirituality of Conflict: A New Ethic of Wealth and Grace, Mark 10
This is such a familiar story to many that it’s hard to imagine it throwing any new light. But sometimes…
Preaching Public Theology in a Troubled Society
If you’re a regular church-goer here in Northern Ireland, here’s an article worth reading and reflecting on, especially if you’re…
The Sacredness of Trees
Most days I walk my dogs through the forest and gardens of Castle Park in Bangor. It’s a real treasure.…
Morning Coffee & Prayer: Time of Your Life
One early morning back in May, the sun was shining and it was pleasantly warm even at 7.30 in the…