Tag Archives: resilience

Be the light

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Ian Black

There is a lot going on in today’s gospel reading (Luke 2:22-40). It tells of a Jewish rite connected with childbirth and so has various names. It’s the day Jesus was presented in the Temple according to the Hebrew Law. … Continue reading →

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Through the Arched Window: People, Prayer and Proclaiming Saving Love

Posted on October 20, 2019 by Ian Black

My return from Sabbatical has been somewhat bumpy. I had hoped for a gentle re-entry but with footballs through stained glass windows at St John’s and then a gargoyle falling from the church tower punching a hole in the roof, … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Prayer at Pentecost: Pope Francis – Do not let us fall into temptation

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Ian Black

You may have noticed in this news this week that Pope Francis has bravely stepped into one of the most treasured prayers in the Christian faith. He has suggested a different translation for ‘Lead us not into temptation’ in the … Continue reading →

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Anskar: Faithful persistence – a theology of resilience

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Ian Black

Every now and then the Church of England’s calendar of saints and holy days brings up a commemoration that seems to resonate or be a good counter to a prevailing tone. Yesterday was such a day, as we remembered the … Continue reading →

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