Michael Mosley and Christian faith

When I first heard the news of Michael Mosley’s disappearance on the island of Symi, I had a sense of foreboding which was confirmed four days later when his body was found. But more than thatโ€”I was taken by surprise at my sense of personal loss. Of course, there is always a rather unreal sense … Continue Reading

The Pharisee and the tax-collector in Luke 18 video discussion

The gospel lectionary reading for the so-called Last Sunday after Trinity in Year C is Luke 18.9โ€“14, theย parable of theย Pharisee and the Tax-collector. We are now (as we have been for a few weeks) in the thick of distinctively Lukan material. Although with distinct Lukan phraseology and concerns, this is a masterpiece of storytelling by … Continue Reading

Theย parable of theย Pharisee and the Tax-collector in Luke 18

The gospel lectionary reading for the so-called Last Sunday after Trinity in Year C is Luke 18.9โ€“14, theย parable of theย Pharisee and the Tax-collector. We are now (as we have been for a few weeks) in the thick of distinctively Lukan material. There are various claims as to how many of Jesus’ parables in Luke are … Continue Reading