The conversion of Saul…

Earlier Episodes of the Year of Matthew Series

The May Imaginative Contemplation is based on Pentecost readings and the witnesses to the movement of the spirit.

July

The sower and the seed. There is something mysterious and lifegiving in the seed… …

August

Coming early August

 

September

Coming early Septemeber
 
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May

The samaritan woman has a unique conversation with Jesus. She sees something which she tells others …

St Paul’s Monbulk

This Imaginative Contemplation formed the basis of the Professional Learning Day.

June

The June Imaginative Contemplation captures the idea of not being afraid as a disciple…
 

March

The samaritan woman has a unique conversation with Jesus. She sees something which she tells others …

April

Mary Magdalen and the beloved disciple in their different ways to to an understanding, a faith in Jesus..

May

The disciples are locked away. People from Phrygia are in Jerusalem for the festival. They witness to the presence.
 

December

Joseph, husband to be, confronted with choices. Diligent, hardworking, reflective, this generous man decides…

January

The January Imaginative Contemplation is based on the magi from the East. They read the stars to come and honour…

February

After the famous list of blessings we call the Beatitudes, Jesus invites us to see ourselves as light and salt…
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Earlier Episodes of the Year of Luke Series

September

A rich man and a poor man. The rich man accustomed to privilege and power wants fix his now poor situation. Abraham reveals that we have what we need…

October

  Reflecting on the 10 lepers.
A group of people found themselves in a new reality. Recovered. Healed. One reflected in gratitude.
 
 

November

What sort of King enters our world interested in the poor and broken of heart, those without choices, and gives his life that others may live…
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June

The disciples gathered. Fear abounds, as does doubt. Then a wind and a flame. Energy, confidence and purpose fill these same doubtful characters.

July

 A time when the outsider shows the insider how it ought to be. There is a call to action here to see and to do. Open our eyes and bring life to those who have been put down.
 

August

 A challenging idea – what do we value and how do we value things and even ourselves. This reflection invites you to explore the real value in your heart.
 
 

March 

There are Two Lost Sons. One who lost his way on his travels. One who lost his way in the daily grind. There is a forgiving father who welcomes both back to life.

April

 Two disciples devastated at Jesus’ death are walking away from Jerusalem and all they had believed. They meet Jesus along the road and life is recovered. 
 

May

 Despondent disciples go fishing. Jesus is on the beach with a fire. They recognize Jesus and life again fills their souls.
 
 

December 

Jesus’ mother visits his aunt. Both women are pregnant with lives that will change the world. Both women acknowledge the Life-giver in gratitude.

January

Jesus’ goes down to the river and as  the Baptizer pours water over Jesus he recognizes the divine in his midst, a key message for all of us to look and to see the divine in front of us.

February

Anna is a prophet. As a woman we don’t record her words, though she spoke and people heard. She is one of those widows, women who told us about God’s presence amongst us.