Remember Who You Are
Paul reflects on the paradox of Ash Wednesday, that we are both dust and beloved.
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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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 …
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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 …