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Mar 3, 2019
Mar 3, 2019
11 min
The transfiguration provides a roadmap for the Lenten journey to Jerusalem.
A reflection on Luke 9:28b-36 (37-45) given to Sanctuary, 3 March 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
Feb 24, 2019
Feb 24, 2019
11 min
The Zen Master Shichiri Kojun sat reciting sutras when all of a sudden a thief burst in, brandishing a sharp sword. He demanded his money or his life. “Do not disturb me,” said Shichiri. “You will find the money in that drawer over there.” Then he continued with his sutras ...
A reflection on Luke 6:27-38 given to Sanctuary, 24 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
Feb 14, 2019
Feb 14, 2019
8 min
When do we encounter God's healing presence?
A reflection on Luke 6:17-26 given to Sanctuary, 17 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
Feb 10, 2019
Feb 10, 2019
9 min
Close your eyes, and consider your workplace ...
A guided meditation drawing on the themes of Luke 5:1-11 offered to Sanctuary, 10 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
Feb 3, 2019
Feb 3, 2019
5 min
It takes regular practice to learn to see through God's eyes: but what does that practice include?
A reflection on Luke 2:21-40 given to Sanctuary, 3 February 2019 © Alison Sampson, 2019.
Jan 27, 2019
Jan 27, 2019
11 min
What is the way of Jesus Christ? including an introduction to canonical criticism.
A reflection on Luke 4:14-22 given to Sanctuary, 27 January 2019 (C13)
Jan 13, 2019
Jan 13, 2019
8 min
Exploring the depths of baptism. A reflection on Luke 3:15-22 given to Sanctuary, 13 January 2019 (C11)
Dec 24, 2018
Dec 24, 2018
12 min
All around the world, people are preparing. The fridges are filled; the tables are set; the gifts are wrapped and waiting under the tree. The tinsel shimmers and Sinatra sings, as the world prepares for Christmas. It’s a wonderful time, a joyful time; we should all be so excited. So why, for so many of us, does it feel so hard?
A reflection on Luke 2:1-20 given to Sanctuary, 23 December 2018 (our early Christmas service) © Alison Sampson, 2018.
Dec 16, 2018
Dec 16, 2018
12 min
John envisions a judgemental saviour; but Jesus shows a different way.
A reflection on Luke 3:7-18a given to Sanctuary, 16 December 2018 (Year C Advent 3, C03) © Alison Sampson, 2018. Image credit: Paz Arando on Unsplash
Dec 9, 2018
Dec 9, 2018
11 min
A reflection on sin, repentance, forgiveness, and clearing the path for peace.
A reflection on Luke 3:1-8a given to Sanctuary, 9 December 2018 (Year C Advent 2, C02) © Alison Sampson, 2018. Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash.