Jesus' resistance to the devil is grounded in knowing himself beloved.

Alone, few of us can love our enemies; but in loving community, we can do it.

Jesus invites us to walk down the mountain to a level playing field, where all may be healed.

An encounter with God means an encounter with love: and that can be truly terrifying.

Like Jeremiah, we are all given God’s words to comfort, challenge and console. A reflection for back-to-school Sunday, in a region where Covid is raging and teaching will be face to face.

Jesus is born into an ever-expanding family, into which we are all invited.

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).