The opening of John’s gospel provides some of the richest poetry in all literature. As an erstwhile English teacher, I am drawn back time and time again to the complex layering of metaphor as John urges us to begin to conceptualise this miracle of miracles – God made flesh. In the beginning was the Word, and …
I need to start with an apology: the Attention Seekers haven’t been paying much attention lately. At least, not on this blog. Truth be told, our attention has been paid elsewhere as we put down roots in a new home, a new church family and a new role for me. But we’re gearing up to …
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, …
Read more “Little Liturgy for Lent (7 of 7): Take Up Your Cross”
Little Liturgy for Lent (6 of 7): The King Does Come
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, …
Read more “Little Liturgy for Lent (5 of 7): Out From the Cover of Darkness”
Little Liturgy for Lent (4 of 7): Imperfect Peter
Little Liturgy for Lent 3 – “The Cup of Joy”
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 …
Read more “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 …
Read more “Little Liturgy for Lent (1 of 7): “Choose Quiet””
Emma reviews Chaim Potok’s novel, I Am The Clay, and ponders how a good story can help us see more clearly one another’s lives.
