Sister Josephine Margaret shares three of her favourite images and shows how we can use images to enrich our worship and prayer.
Jesus in icons
The word icon means image in Greek. It is an aid to worship and prayer not an end in itself but invites us to go into the spiritual experience. The imagery is symbolic, like the language of Jesus’ parables. Consider Sr. Sheila Anne’s icons as you look at key moment in Jesus’ earthly life.
The River of Life - our journey, May 2021
Using the imagery of rivers and gardening, we explore our life journey and how we have grown over time.
As I continue my journey, March 2020
What is God's plan and purpose for our life journey? How do we respond to his loving care and guidance?
God's Commandments, August 2019
A fresh look at God's Commandments.
Discovering Wisdom, July 2019
Wisdom goes beyond knowledge, understanding and discernment. Discover true wisdom, the capacity to perceive the nature of this world as created by God, and to live in accord with it.
Everyday epiphanies, June 2019
We can certainly expect God to be present in momentous world events, but do we also realise that he is present in every moment of our lives? Consider how he can have divine epiphanies at any time.
Prayers of Intercession and Silence, May 2019
Any of us who are serious about our prayer life often struggle with it, sometimes feel dry as though God is no longer there. This month, we look at two aspects of prayer and see how God relates to us in both
The Cloud of Unknowing and Contemplative Prayer, April 2019
Cloud imagery is used in Scripture to signify and to hide the glory of God. The Cloud of Unknowing is a spiritual classic which can help to lead us into contemplative prayer.
Trusting in God, March 2019
Can we really entrust ourselves to God and not depend on anything else?
Lift up your hearts, October 2018
In churches throughout the world, many prepare for communion with the ancient words of the Sursum Corda, which is Latin for 'Lift up your hearts' . These beautiful words can be traced back to around the third century, but what do we actually mean when we say this?
Some sayings of Syncletica, September 2018
Syncletica was a ‘Desert Mother’, a hermit living in the desert around 3rd c. AD renowned for her wisdom. This month, we think about three of her sayings.
Being with God, August 2018
Life is busy and often gets cluttered by what is happening in our lives. Just as decluttering our homes is very helpful, so also is moving stuff aside to make space, be open and make room for the God who is present.
Leaving the tomb, July 2018
The account of Jesus' raising of Lazarus still speaks to us today of how Jesus heals and frees us in our spiritual journey. "I am the resurrection and the life.“ (John 11:25)
God's gift of grace, June 2018
Grace is God's invitation to us to become who we are created to be, in his image and in relationship with him.
Community and belonging, May 2018
Community is important for our social, mental and spiritual well-being.
Waiting for God, April 2018
Often when we have to wait, our lives are put on hold and it seems as though there is nothing we can do, but God may be making us wait for a reason.
Travelling our life-long journey, March 2018
Jesus calls us to be his disciples. If we wish to respond to his call, we can benefit from a pattern of spiritual discipline in our lives.
Letting Go, November 2017
It takes more energy to remain a tight bud, than it does to blossom and when we let go, God can create divine change.