“Doing that – and this is the trickiest bit – involves recognising that we can’t do it ourselves. In this time in which we have realised that we aren’t as powerful as we thought, it’s possible that a little humility might begin to grow in our souls; and that might be the ground in which the seed of God’s promise can grow.”
“Whether it’s with words, tears, cries, or shouts give your prayers to God. God longs to carry you and give your comfort.”
The Convention delegates considered a budget presented by the Executive Board which reflected cuts necessary to balance the budget anticipating receipts of approximately 15% less giving by parishes to the Diocese. After an extended discussion the Convention declined to approve the budget and thereby referred the budget back to the Executive Board.
“If we believe that love of neighbor is a reflection of the light of our love of God, how can we not help a neighbor who is hungry, who is lonely and longs for a visitor, how can we not be concerned for the sick, the poor, the destitute and desolate?”
“Try as we will, even what we think is a small talent is committed to prospering and growing in the gardens of our lives.”
What are the implications of Jesus’ parable of the talents for our lives today? How we can speak about this now?
The treasures of faith aren’t meant to be hidden away
This week 2FAB explores the life and legacy of St Hilda of Whitby, seventh century English Abbess and peacemaker
“Just what promises had I not been standing on? It made me think of promises I’d learned in Sunday School …”
“Hopkins contrasts the natural cycle, in which fire is a central component for Heraclitus, with the resurrection life. The world’s wildfire may leave but ash – but the matchwood of humanity is transformed into immortal diamond. It’s impossible to say or imagine what that might look like; the point is the promise.”