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Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Jesus' teaching has authority because of its healing, liberating effect. A reflection on Mark 1:21-28 given to Sanctuary on 31 January 2021 (Year B Proper 14) © Alison Sampson, 2021.
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Mary's virginity has nothing to do with innocence or passivity. Instead, it is the foundation of her prophetic power. A reflection on Luke 1:26-38, 47-55 given to Sanctuary on 20 December 2020 (Year B Advent 4) © Alison Sampson, 2020.
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
John's witness to the coming Christ provides a model for our own testimony. A reflection on John 1:6-8, 19-28 given to Sanctuary on 13 December 2020 (Year B Advent 3) © Alison Sampson, 2020.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
A targum (re-telling, paraphrasing, updating, expanding and contextualising) of Mark 13:24-37 and surrounding texts, given to Sanctuary on 29 November 2020 (Year B Advent 1) © Alison Sampson, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
Sunday Nov 22, 2020
The judgement of Matthew 25 is not about individuals, hell or the afterlife, but about nations, consequences and this life now. A reflection on Matthew 25:31-46 given to Sanctuary on 22 November 2020 (Year A Proper 2 (Reign of Christ)) © Alison Sampson, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
Sunday Nov 15, 2020
The grossly misunderstood parable of the talents is NOT about using our gifts for God. Instead, it's a challenge to speak truth to power, even when it leads to rejection. A reflection on Matthew 25:14-30 given to Sanctuary on 15 November 2020 (Year A Proper 28) © Alison Sampson, 2020.
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Sunday Oct 25, 2020
Moses lives; Moses dies; but God's story continues - and we are invited to participate. A reflection on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 given to Sanctuary on 25 October 2020 (Year A Proper 25) © Alison Sampson, 2020.
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
Sunday Oct 18, 2020
To every question and demand, God's presence is the answer. A reflection on Exodus 33:12-23 given to Sanctuary on 18 October 2020 (Year A Proper 24) © Alison Sampson, 2020.
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
God gives us the gift of freedom and Ten Words - three strategies - to help us resist the lie of empire. A reflection on Exodus 20:1-20 given to Sanctuary on 11 October 2020 (Year A Proper 22) © Alison Sampson, 2020. Recorded in our shutdown location (in the car in heavy rain): apologies for the background noise!
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
Sunday Sep 27, 2020
The ancient story of a wilderness-wandering people invites us to reflect on how God provides to a people in shutdown. A reflection on Exodus 17:1-7 given to Sanctuary on 27 September 2020 (Year A Proper 21) © Alison Sampson, 2020.