THE CHALLENGE Jesus of Nazareth sets before his followers - to “love one another” has a particular resonance to it for any and all who have an eye or ears for current world news reporting – of tragedies of such immense proportions.
What a joy it is when we hear good news! How glad we are to hear the stories of those who seek to counter violence, apathy, hunger and thirst in our world by “putting themselves out” in the name and for the sake of a wider cause.
Living below the line
Rachael Elizabeth is one of three ordinands of our parish at the present time. Presently reading Theology, in the University of Wales at Lampeter, Rachael and her friend Florence are going to sustain themselves this coming week at a cost to each of them of just £1 a day, seeking the sponsorship of friends and family to support the “good news” that Christian Aid brings to countless lives lived in otherwise very dark times. We will support them with offerings of love and prayer, and any who would like to make a financial sponsorship are invited to do so by first clicking the image below.
Discerning vocation
Prayers are also being offered this week for Tracy Ward who will travel tomorrow for a Bishop’s Advisory Panel gathering from Monday – Wednesday, seeking discernment for the next stages of her walk along the road of discipleship.
There is good news to be found in our world. And cause for thanksgiving to God – not least for the resources we’re given to enable us properly to “love one another”. Blessed be God!
