Portrayals of Mary tend to the aristocratic, the submissive, the vapid; but the gospel reveals an intelligent woman who stands in the prophetic tradition.

The word of God comes to one who forsakes privilege, lives simply, works for justice ... and listens.

Jesus embodies ancient hopes for healing, reconciliation, nonviolence and peace. As people grafted into this righteous branch, we must live out these qualities, too. 

A re-telling of Mark 13 into one local context: for the apocalyptic tradition is "both profoundly contextual and transferable" (Ched Myers).

The story of Ruth undermines the push for religious purity by extending the protections of the law, and the lineage of King David, to a person traditionally despised.

Rejected by the worshipping community, Bartimaeus has true insight into Christ: and this faith makes him well.

In the face of human suffering, God simply offers a broader perspective.

Most of us assume that wealth is a blessing and a privilege, but Jesus teaches otherwise. A reflection on one of the most ignored teachings of Jesus which, if taken seriously, would solve the climate crisis and revolutionise the world.

Esther invites us to look for the hints and intimations of God in our own lives, wise to the follies of empire.

According to Jeremiah 12, injustice leads to land degradation and species loss. In an era of anthropogenic climate change, Jeremiah's words have new resonance and show us how to lament.