Radically weird
Easter Sunday, Year A Mitch Kitson Easter Sunday, Year A Mitch Kitson

Radically weird

Once Jesus revealed himself to Mary Magdalene that morning, the story didn’t suddenly make complete sense. It was still radically weird. But, in standing risen before her and speaking her name, Jesus caused Mary to believe.

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Good grief
Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson

Good grief

Martha has been grieving the death of her brother for the last four days by the time Jesus finally arrives. It’s not hard for us to identify with her grief, since we grieve in many ways as human beings.

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True worship
Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson Lent, Year A Mitch Kitson

True worship

This is quite a long conversation that covers a range of topics, so we can’t cover everything here. The key question for us here is, “What is true worship?”

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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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Blessings and woes (Lk. 6:20-31)
All Saints, Year C Mitch Kitson All Saints, Year C Mitch Kitson

Blessings and woes (Lk. 6:20-31)

It seems as though Jesus is quite aware of the ups and downs of this life. In a way, he might even be taking some responsibility for it. Today, he addresses life’s blessings, woes, and the love we experience through it all. These all come from God, and they are all good for us.

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