The Word Around The Bush

The wilderness is where illusions fall away and where the truth, about God and ourselves, is laid bare. Lent calls us forward in hope.

The transfiguration of Jesus was an overwhelming experience for Peter and the disciples. So much so that Peter tried to control the moment by suggesting

Let us read this passage, “you are the salt of the earth”, not as individuals, but to reflect on these words of Jesus being for

The Unimpressive- capturing the essence of those who may be overlooked or underestimated by worldly standards. The Beatitudes elevate these individuals, showing that true Blessedness

Word Around the Bush will have a break in January BUT we invite you to explore what the epiphany of Christ means to you.

The Christmas story (without the sentimentality) speaks into our human condition.  Our frustrations, fear, joy and anxieties. Sadly it also speaks into the remorseless violence

Welcome to the account from the Gospel of Luke of the birth of Jesus.  Luke invites us into this story, that like the shepherds, we

The Gift of Emmanuel is more than a historical event; it is a call to embrace the mystery, find hope in the darkness and live

John’s questioning whether Jesus is the one or should he wait for another, reflects the raw honesty of the Gospels. It allows us the freedom

We continue in Advent as we begin to hear the voice crying out in the wilderness – John the Baptist.  In our Word Around the