TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: The Ear of the Heart
I found this weekend’s Gospel reading from Matthew (13:1-23) about the sower, the seed, and the soil most apt for the visit of Noel Pearson to the diocese, to speak to us about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Voice referendum. This week we are also hearing from Common Grace about Listen to the Heart.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Those Who Go Down to the Sea
Sea Sunday is an invitation for us to find out more information about the pastoral, spiritual, physical, and emotional support we provide to seafarers who come to our shores.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: For Our Elders
I believe we can sometimes forget the significant role of our elders. Humans need to look to the generations above them for the modelling required for what it means to be human.
TUESDAY WITH TERESA: A Servant Church
I am writing this message some time before you read it, as Allen and I will be on two week’s leave in the north of Queensland with one of our children and her family. Recently, I have had the benefit of watching the recording of the sessions of the Scottish Laity Network on the Synodal Journey.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Finding Freedom
One of the purposes of Refugee Week is to promote harmony and togetherness. It attempts to unite individuals and communities from many different backgrounds because of our shared humanity.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: Relationships
The thing I think about most on Trinity Sunday is relationships. That is what I believe Christianity calls us to - to live in a relationship with God, ourselves, each other, and the whole of creation.
TUESDAYS WITH TERESA: The Voice of the Spirit
I am convinced that the Holy Spirit calls us to show concern for the building of a better world. This is why God, the Father, sent us his son, Jesus, who in turn has left us an advocate to empower us in the ways of truth, peace, healing and countless other good gifts.