Topic: Discipleship

The whole story of the universe, from creation to ultimate redemption, is held in God’s hands and revealed in the crucified and risen Christ, and all our stories are gathered safely into that larger story.

The life-changing implications of the resurrection can be just as bewildering and impossible to get our heads around as the resurrection itself.

The glory that has been seen in Jesus can shine forth in us, but there will be obstructions to be purged and commitments to be made first.

Young. Woman. Pregnant. Unmarried. How does Mary the mother of Jesus speak to you today?

The capacity to understand and follow the way of Jesus is a miraculous gift.

God’s gracious acceptance is so free from favouritism that we find it scandalous and daunting.

God’s love for us is so all-consuming that he accepts us as soon as we accept him and is happy for our behaviours to be sorted out in the transforming experience of love.

Those who faithfully follow Jesus and proclaim his message are flawed human beings who will not often appear successful or impressive.

In an increasingly polarised world, championing the radical love and mercy shown by Jesus is likely to bring hostility from all sides.

The transfiguration reminds us that in and through Jesus, the perfect Son of God and the perfect Son of Man, we each have the potential to experience and to be glimpses of God who is the true agent of change in our lives and in the world.

As we journey with and into God, we all prepare carefully, travel persistently, seek advice, approach the sacred with humility, and discern the way forward.

Discovering who we are called to be is an ever-evolving journey as we follow Jesus in changing circumstances.