Conversations with Father Greg

Have you ever considered the role that music plays in your life?  What kind of music did you grow up listening to?  How has that music influenced your personality and world views? 

Today, we take a few minutes to consider what 10 bridesmaids, and some 60's era music, can teach us about our Christian faith.  (Matthew 25:1-13)

This week, I was flipping through some old family photos and my thoughts turned to our celebration of the duel feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day.  For centuries, the Church has celebrated those who are “gone but not forgotten” in many ways.   There is a sense in which the feast of All Saints’ and All Souls' Day can act like a family photo album for the Christian faith.   Come and take a listen as we talk about it.   (John 11:32-44)

In this episode we have the privilege of hearing Bishop Riscylla Shaw who delivered a homily at Christ Church Kettleby on Sunday, October 25th.  

What were you doing on March 9th, 2011?  It was Ash Wednesday, and I remember it like it was yesterday.   In this episode, we take a few minutes to think about times that we've gotten turned around, or headed in the wrong direction.   Come and take a listen.   (Exodus 33:12-23)

Today we take a few minutes to consider those things that make us truly, authentically grateful.   Come and take a listen.  (Luke 17:11–19)

What have you been watching on TV lately?

Lately, I’ve been watching a lot of cooking shows.  I’ve gone down a bit of a rabbit hole with shows that feature a variety of struggling restaurants that is saved from the brink by a well-known chef or restauranteur.  In each episode, the pressing question is whether the business can be saved, and what will the owners have to do to make that happen.

On the surface, they can be a bit formulaic – but if you give them a bit there’s usually some nuance.   Sometimes the problem is financial – but often the financial problem is just a symptom of a deeper underlying issue within the business.   This concept of the deeper, underlying issues that prevent an organisation from thriving came to mind when I read the gospel reading for today.   Come and take a listen.  (Matthew 21:33–46)

This week I was thinking about some of the stages that we go through in life.  We go to school, get a job, have a family, change jobs, and eventually even retire.  We meet thousands of people throughout our journey – some of whom become lifelong friend and others … not so much.  It’s a part of the natural ebb and flow of life.

Today, we get a glimpse of the Apostle Paul’s experience of relationship in our reading from his letter to the Church in Phillippi.  (Philippians 2:1-13)

Today we pause to consider those times when we encounter things, or ideas, that change the way that we see the world around us.  (Matthew 20:1-16)

Our primary text for this week comes from Romans 14:1-12.

Have you ever heard the expression that every coin has 2 sides?   Someone who is considered to be determined, tenacious, or as having a generally strong resolve can also be stubborn and inflexible depending on the circumstances.   Today we consider Jesus' practical instructions on restoring bruised or broken relationships within the faith community.   (Matthew 18:15-20)