Next Thursday is Anzac Day. As Christians, ANZAC Day offers us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifice, not only of the 130,000 men who died at Gallipoli on both sides of the conflict (including 8700 Australians and 2779 New Zealanders), but on the sacrifice of all men and women throughout history who fought and/or…
Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, ‘The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.’ Sadly, many people in our society are paralysed by their fears. Fear can be one of the biggest obstacles in our path. Often, we fear what we do not know. It is that lack of knowledge about what might be…
The first disciples were confused and incredulous when confronted with the empty tomb. Even on the day of resurrection, their feelings of elation were mixed with great doubt. Mary thought that someone had stolen Jesus’ body. The two walking to Emmaus were saddened by Jesus’ death, so much so that they did not recognise Him…
Today we cry with confidence, “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” Let us rejoice in the annual reminder that our Saviour is alive and has overcome death and sin. We might ask ourselves: how can this possibly be? Surely, no sensible, clear-thinking person would believe that a human being could be raised from the…
During the great days of Easter, we will be reminded of God’s saving grace to his people in bringing his ancient people out of slavery into the promised land. For the ancient people, that was a time of incredible stress and anxiety. After the Ten Plagues of Egypt, Moses finally led the people towards freedom,…
Dear members and friends of the parish of South Darebin, Greetings! I look forward to getting to know you all in this interregnum period as you prayerfully search for a new Vicar. I know that the recent months have been chall-enging and I hope that together we can look forward to what can be, and…
For God so loved the world… John 3: 16 ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.’ John 3: 16 has become a shorthand for the Christian faith. If you have ever watched big sporting events…
Lent – A time to reflect on our prayer life O Divine Master,Grant us this day,strength, when weak,love, when forsaken,courage, when afraid,wisdom, when foolish,comfort, when alone,hope, when rejected,peace, when in turmoil.Grant us the will to bestrength, love, courage, wisdom,comfort, hope, and peace to any in need.All for your sake. Amen.(Bishop Johnsen of Missouri) A friend…
Today’s Gospel passage is from St Mark Chapter 8: 31-38 Theologian and pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer died almost 79 years ago. He was the epitome of selflessness and a good role model for people today. Bonhoeffer, who stood up against Hitler and all the evil he represented, was executed at Flossenberg concentration camp only weeks before…
Today’s gospel passage for today is taken from Mark, Chapter 1 God with Us: A reflection on temptation The Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff visited the United States. He was not prepared for the incredible variety of instant products available in America. He says, ‘On my first shopping trip, I saw powdered milk – just add…
