Monthly Archives: August 2012

Pure Religion

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 2 September 2012 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8; Psalm 15:2-5; James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 At Mount Sinai, the people of God were given a two-fold gift: gracious commandments to live by and … Continue reading

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Food for the soul

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 19 August 2012 Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34:2-7; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58 How is your soul being nourished? Today’s readings invite us to feast on that which gives us life. In Proverbs 9, Wisdom issues … Continue reading

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Food for the Journey

Reflections on the Readings for Sunday 12 August 2012 1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:2-9; Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51 Today’s Old Testament reading recounts a surprising turn in the story of Elijah, the great man of God. In earlier episodes, we’ve … Continue reading

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