The Road Less Travelled

The Road Less Travelled

by | Feb 26, 2025 | P.S.

Last summer a good friend and I spent a day in the Mournes. From the Trassey Track to Hare’s Gap, from Slieve Bearnagh to Meelmore we covered a fair bit of ground, on foot and in conversation. The gospel writers often describe contexts of unhurried conversation. In...
For the glory of one

For the glory of one

by | Feb 18, 2025 | P.S.

I dislike being disliked. In past months, I found myself caught up in a difficult professional situation. In circumstances where I knew it was impossible to please all parties, I quickly came to realise how much value I placed on external validation. We live in a...
Love your neighbour as yourself

Love your neighbour as yourself

by | Feb 13, 2025 | P.S.

In the beginning, two humans. Created by God, they gaze at one another. With wonder. With Joy, Curiosity, Excitement and Enchantment. We see this enacted repeatedly when people fall in love. That wonder. The “you and me” becoming an “us.” Self and Other, with grace...
Is racism heresy?

Is racism heresy?

by | Feb 11, 2025 | P.S.

“Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion…” and God saw that it was good. (Genesis 1) Does racism matter? Many churches feel that racism is not something they need to consider: their congregations are kind and...