Remember Who You Are
Paul reflects on the paradox of Ash Wednesday, that we are both dust and beloved.
A friend’s eye is a good mirror
Emma shares insights for churches in Ireland gleaned from paying attention to friends beyond these shores.
Rumours of Light
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 …
How not to be afraid of the dark
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 …
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, …
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Little Liturgy for Lent (6 of 7): The King Does Come
Little Liturgy for Lent (6 of 7): The King Does Come
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, …
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Little Liturgy for Lent (4 of 7): Imperfect Peter
Little Liturgy for Lent (4 of 7): Imperfect Peter
Little Liturgy for Lent (3 of 7): “The Cup of Joy”
Little Liturgy for Lent 3 – “The Cup of Joy”
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 …
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