Book: Mark

God created everything and destined everything to be part of the one glorious story of God’s love and grace, and through Jesus, God draws us back into the story.

When things are desperate, God calls us only to be faithful and committed, because the outcomes are in God’s hands, not ours.

When we glimpse the fullness of what could be, we are called to the tough work of bridging the gap between here and there.

Jesus meets us with not just words of hope, but with actions of authority and integrity.

The impossible love and grace of God invite us to participate in the life of God despite our circumstances, but we often get stuck in trying to find meaning in the circumstances.

God offers to make us his children, a position that may not appeal to our autonomous ambitions, but which offers honour and security.

Jesus leads the way in exposing and opposing violence, no matter what the cost, and life is found in following his lead.

When we recognise Christ’s presence in the Eucharistic liturgy, we will bring the sick in search of healing.

The Christian life is often lived against overwhelming odds, but the presence of Christ and some basic godly resources make it a good bet.

The Kingdom of God grows like a weed – seemingly insignificant and unwanted – but it ends up with a place of refuge for everyone.

The death of Christ strips us bare, but in his resurrection we are clothed in Christ and become participants in his resurrection life.

Violence must be a constant temptation for God, but in absolute love, God has vowed never to resort to it.