Liturgical Resources and Reflective Writings


The following are pieces I have written for reflection and as liturgical resources:

New!

Australia's Day of Apology to the Stolen Generations of its Indigenous Peoples, 13 February 2008
The Zacchaeus Tree - A Reflection
Does the Cross mean "No"? Further Reflection on Christians and Other Faiths
Other Faiths: A New Testament Perspective
Dawn - A Reflection
Sacred Mountains - for Transfiguration and Reflective Occasions
Baptism, Water, and our World a reflection on baptism
The Christmas Queue - Reflections on the Journey to the Christ Child

Bartimaeus, but where is Jesus? - a reflection on Jesus' priorities
 


Forgiveness: A Reflection on Two Words from the Cross
A Prayer about God's Holiness;
Christmas and Cronulla - a reflection on violence and hope
See also a Prayer for the New Year
He made himself known in the breaking of the bread
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit  - a reflection
Tsunami - and God
The White Ficafolia - a Christmas reflection
A Reflection on the Canadian Rockies - a prayer
Caiaphas - Did you know?
A Liturgy for Ash Wednesday
Tree of Life
A Prayer to God, the Spirit
A Service of the Eucharist - for use within Worship
God of the Mountain: A Reflection on the Meaning of the Cross

Wedding Blessing, Benediction and Dismissal (Two Brave Ships)
Hochzeitsansprache (a wedding homily in German)
The Sea of Theology written for the induction of Revd Dr Nancy Victorin-Vangerud as Principal of the Perth Theological Hall, 5 October 2002
What makes a person great? Greatness and God;
The Sadducees’ Question (Luke 20:27-38) - a Sequel
The Towers of Hell a comment on the terrorist attack
Beyond the Good Samaritan A reflection on loving
On Shore. A reflection on John 21:1-19
Father, forgive them! A reflection on Luke 23:34
Prayer for Transfiguration Sunday
A bent tale about a dog - a canine reworking of the Prodigal Son parable
The Interruption - a reflection on Mark 2:1-12
The Enlightenment of a Goat - a reflection written in India on Matthew 25:31-46
Progress and poverty - a reflection on poverty and the 'march of progress'
Ordination Charge For the ordination of Revd Sylvia Hancock, Maylands Mt Lawley Uniting Church 13 June 1999
Conversation with an Apple
The Dolphin of Gennesareth
Wind, wind - a reflection on the Spirit
A Prayer for Ash Wednesday and for use in Lent
The unrepentant brigand: for Good Friday
"I was inside" - a reflection on life outside the prison gate. - new. First published in Western Impact
'Christ-centred mission' - an imaginary conversation - new - produced for the Synod Strategy and Extension Working Group
Should I touch him? - a Reflection on Mark 5:25-34; Matthew 9:20-22; Luke 7:42b-48
Isaac. - a reflection on Genesis 22
On the Hillside - Perspectives of a Bethlehem Sheep.
Bones - a reflection on John 6:1-21.
Under the Mountain - a reflection on my early childhood written for my mother's 85th birthday 1996.
The Church, property, and buildings - a biblical perspective.
A Prayer. You meet us in moments of holiness.
A Prayer for the journeyers
Christmas in a time of fiscal restraint - a bit of serious fun!


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