Labour pains
Pentecost, Year B Mitch Kitson Pentecost, Year B Mitch Kitson

Labour pains

When St Paul describes what it means to be a Christian person, He imagines that we are in a time of patient waiting. We find ourselves in the most peaceful, clean, quiet place you can think of—a birthing suite.

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Stick to His plan
Ascension, Year B Mitch Kitson Ascension, Year B Mitch Kitson

Stick to His plan

All the apostles wanted was a quick fix—a political saviour who would restore Israel to its former glory. We aren't so different when we hope for instant solutions in the Church or in our personal lives. Christ calls His apostles (along with us) to a different way—a way of faith and witnessing.

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Faith in song
Palm Sunday, Year B Mitch Kitson Palm Sunday, Year B Mitch Kitson

Faith in song

On Palm Sunday, it wasn’t the people’s genius to use the psalms that made their praise meaningful. It is the Holy Spirit that causes the word of Christ to dwell in each of us and inspires us to make melody to him.

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Why do you believe in Jesus?
Lent, Year B Mitch Kitson Lent, Year B Mitch Kitson

Why do you believe in Jesus?

Belief in Jesus is no longer a given. Why do we believe in Jesus? This is a foundational question that each of us should be able to answer. Our gospel reading provides some direction as we consider this simple, yet challenging question.

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Born again
Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson

Born again

Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus is one of several in-depth conversations recorded in John’s gospel, and it is a very important one.

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