These photographs represent the first week of our Advent Photography Challenge - where is God in these photographs? Where is the anticipation of Advent? What words do they make you think of?
Advent 1
The Weekly Examen
The Examen Prayer is an ancient way of meditating on the day or week that is past, and nurturing an attitude of gratitude for the blessings that God has granted, as well as acknowledging those people or situations that weigh heavily on our hearts. I invite you to find a comfortable place to sit, and... Continue Reading →
Light
#664 The Lord is my #light, my light and #salvation. In God I #trust, in God I trust.
Crumbs
#312 When you're #hungry and there is nothing to eat, except for a few crumbs; it can leave you feeing like something is missing or lacking...like there is a gap that needs filling. Usually this happens fairly swiftly after a visit to the supermarket, but what if it is night time and all of the... Continue Reading →
#85 Today I was elected President of the Common Room at theological college and this staff represents the authority and responsibility that goes with that role. It is incredibly #humbling to think that my fellow ordinands have put their #trust in me to represent them and advocate for them. The #responsibility that people put in... Continue Reading →
#23 信 (shin) means believe and is also used to express faith, trust and sincerity. Jesus told his followers “do not fear, only believe”. These words struck me as simple and yet so difficult to put into practice. Naturally I seem to see the potential problems, or worry about what could happen rather than just... Continue Reading →
#5 This is solidarity and sisterhood! In the face of adversity with packing and moving of furniture, these two are pulling together in a way that is quite uncharacteristic. Perhaps they are bonded in their dissatisfaction with this unsettling period, or maybe they are clinging to each other for strength and reassurance. It made me... Continue Reading →
Tea and Theology 