
The One Talent Grows!
“Try as we will, even what we think is a small talent is committed to prospering and growing in the gardens of our lives.”
“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.”
“Have you ever felt that someone was truly listening to you? How did it make you feel? I know for me, it feels holy.”
37 of 41 member churches were represented at a virtual meeting last week of the primates of the Anglican Communion. Topics covered included: the pandemic; safe church for children, young people and vulnerable adults; science; identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
“Actually thinking of these things as gifts rather than obligations might help encourage us more in overcoming out natural circumspection in using these gifts to the glory of God, who gave us memory, reason, and skill, as Prayer C in the Book of Common Prayer so beautifully puts it. And so, perhaps we could ask God …”
“Love our neighbor. Love the stranger in our midst. Love the least among us.
We are reminded, again and again, of God’s enduring, steadfast love for us.
As it turns out, it’s a beautiful story.”