Monthly Archives: April 2012

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 29 April 2012 Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118:1,  8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 The image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd is one of the best known and most beautiful. It … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 22 April 2012 Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-9; 1 John 2:1-5a; Luke 24:35-48 The two themes in today’s readings that stand out for me are the forgiveness of sins and witnessing. When … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 15 April 2012 Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 What does it look like to follow the risen Christ today? How does the story of the resurrection – the … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 8 April 2012 Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!” Every day is God’s and a … Continue reading →

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 1 April 2012 Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 Jesus prayed the opening line of Psalm 22 – “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – as he … Continue reading →