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The work of seeking the Spirit’s guidance is not straightforward. I’m fascinated by oblique references in the Bible to this apostle or that going on a mission with the confident assertion they were, ‘led by the Holy Spirit’.
“History repeats itself; it has to, no-one listens!” These are words we do well to remember in our current international climate, with wars in the middle east and Ukraine.
The events of the Christ’s death and resurrection are the turning point of history. It is a world-shattering event that means life can never be the same again. The book of Acts tells us how the disciples’ lives were turned upside down by it.
Asylum Seekers are the real face of refugees in our midst – ‘the stranger.’ They flee their countries of origin often in fear, searching for something better, the freedom to live and eventually contribute through work. They find themselves in a strange place, reliant on the mercy and generosity of others – us.
I have been delighted to see how many people have already engaged with events in our year of prayer. Not only, that but parishes across the diocese are organising their own programmes