BLOG: Bible/Biblical Reflections,Deacon-structing,
Facebook
Twitter
God is calling us into our true selves | Word Alive
Susan HooKong-Taylor
March 25, 2022
This Lent, God is calling us into our true selves and into His promise for us – to be the new creations in Christ we are called to be. ...read more
As many things start returning to a pre-COVID "normal", Deacon Pedro reflects on 5 pandemic adjustments he hopes we keep. ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
The worst calamity of all | Word Alive
Brett Salkeld
March 18, 2022
How do we understand God's role in the tragedies of this life? Theologian Brett Salkeld reflects on the readings for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. ...read more
The temptations of the Lord in the Gospel for this First Sunday of Lent offer us some important and hopeful points to begin our Lenten journey. ...read more
As we embark on the season of Lent this week, Deacon Pedro looks at the practice of fasting and abstinence. What is it? And why do we do it? ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
Taking the log out of our own eye | Word Alive
Deacon Larry Worthen
February 25, 2022
Deacon Larry Worthen reflects on Jesus' famous question: “How can you take the speck out of your neighbour’s eye if you can’t take the log out of your own?” ...read more
When Jesus challenges us to "treat others as you would like them to treat you", he is really calling us to a radical way of living. ...read more
Deacon Pedro continues exploring canonization by looking more closely at the process by which holy people are declared saints in the Catholic Church. ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
Hope and healing on level ground | Word Alive
Paul Jarzembowski
February 11, 2022
In Luke's account of Jesus' famous sermon, Jesus speaks to the people on level ground. What does this mean for us and for our mission as Christians? ...read more
Despite our weaknesses and failings, Jesus calls each of us to mission. Will we humbly and confidently respond to his call? ...read more