A reflection on the cost of  integrity prompted by the Sunday readings:
Amos 7. 7 - 15
Ephesians 1. 3 - 14
Mark 6. 14 - 29

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A reflection on the positive and negative aspects of stubbornness prompted by St Mark's gospel, chapter 6 verses 1-13.

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This episode reflects on the difficulties of asking for help and recognising the ways God answers our prayer for help.

The Bible readings referred to are:
Wisdom 1. 13-15; 2. 23-24
Mark 5. 21 - 43

To read about spiritual direction look at https://www.alisteningspace.org.uk/being-listened-to/what-is-spiritual-direction/

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A reflection on the story of Jesus stilling the storm and how to deal with fears.

The Bible readings referred to are Job 38. 4 -7 and Mark 4. 35 - 41

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A reflection on the importance of small things prompted by the parable of the Mustard seed in Mark 4. 31.32.

Sources of the two poems are uncertain.

Episode Artwork from carlosfx on pixabay.com

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A reflection on Mark's gospel chapter 3 verses 20-35 about the unforgivable sin.

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A reflection on the third of the ten commandments: 'remember the Sabbath and keep it holy'. 
Is it relevant in modern society?

Some Sabbath reading which you may find interesting:

• https://bibleproject.com/articles/keeping-the-sabbath-is-it-still-relevant-to-christians-today
• https://www.theologyofwork.org/resources/3-reasons-to-practice-sabbath-rest/
• https://nuakh.uk/tag/sabbath/
• https://christchurchlondon.org/2021/05/a-prayer-for-sabbath/

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The Trinity is a doctrine that uses big words and abstract philosophical concepts. 
But, at its heart, the Trinity is about personal relationship and mutual desire. 
This episode reflects on how the doctrine developed and uses Leonard Cohen's song 'Dance me to the End of Love' to explore the idea of the Trinity as a divine dance of shared love.

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This episode reflects on prayer as conversation with God, and the role of the Holy Spirit praying in us and for us.

The artwork is of the Cathedral of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Light coming in through stained glass turns a plain pillar into a rainbow of colour. In the same way, the Spirit transforms our plain prayers into the rich colours of the prayer of heaven.

You can read the full post at https://www.alisteningspace.org.uk/i-llan-2024-05-19/

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A reflection on a traditional prayer for the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The prayer referred to is:
O God the King of glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
we beseech you, leave us not comfortless,
but send your Holy Spirit to strengthen us
and exalt us to the place where our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who is alive and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The gospel verses referred to are John chapter 17 verses 15-17.

Read the post on https://www.alisteningspace.org.uk/i-llan-2024-05-12/

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