Little Liturgy for Lent (7 of 7): Take Up Your Cross

Attention Seekers is a project that is about practicing presence in the world – of being alert and attentive to the mystery of existence all around us.  The Season of Lent offers a unique opportunity in the church calendar to practice this sort of intentional attentiveness. And so, instead of posting a series of Lenten reflections as we did last year, …

Little Liturgy for Lent (5 of 7): Out From the Cover of Darkness

Attention Seekers is a project that is about practicing presence in the world – of being alert and attentive to the mystery of existence all around us.  The Season of Lent offers a unique opportunity in the church calendar to practice this sort of intentional attentiveness. And so, instead of posting a series of Lenten reflections as we did last year, …

Little Liturgy for Lent (2 of 7): “The Surprise of Being Loved”

Attention Seekers is a project that is about practicing presence in the world – of being alert and attentive to the mystery of existence all around us. The Season of Lent offers a unique opportunity in the church calendar to practice this sort of intentional attentiveness. And so, instead of posting a series of Lenten …

Little Liturgy for Lent (1 of 7): “Choose Quiet”

Attention Seekers is a project that is about practicing presence in the world – of being alert and attentive to the mystery of existence all around us. The Season of Lent offers a unique opportunity in the church calendar to practice this sort of intentional attentiveness. And so, instead of posting a series of Lenten …

Remembering Mary Rose

Paul reflects on his friend and co-worker, Mary Rose Gibson, who died on 21st September 2023, after a short illness. [This tribute was given at the “Friendship Club” at Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church.] Before I had even met Mary Rose, she gave me a gift. An hour or two before my first staff meeting on …