In our final contemplation for this season of Lent, we continue with our theme and prayer of "Take me as I am. Summon out what I shall be." This week we ask God to take us as people with stony parts of our lives. What will God summon us to be? How will God transform the stony parts of us?This contemplation includes the following recorded music: Hildegard of Bingen's "Kyrie Eleison / Pater Nostram", "Take me as I am" by Stiftsgården Rättvik, "Sancte Deus, Sancte Fortis" by The Tallis Scholars.

Rev. Cathy

Lent Contemplation - Stony Lives

At this time of immense change and uncertainty, we may feel that the bottom has fallen out of our lives. Perhaps we can no longer find the right words - or any words - to pray. We find comfort and reassurance, the right words, in Psalm 130.

When we can't find the right words

Our fourth Lent contemplation on our prayer and theme: "Take me as I am, summon out what I shall be." This week we reflect on the ways that we are in darkness, and where we seek light.This contemplation includes the following recorded music: Hildegard of Bingen's "Kyrie Eleison / Pater Nostram", "Take me as I am" by Stiftsgården Rättvik, "Sancte Deus, Sancte Fortis" by The Tallis Scholars.

Lent Contemplation - Seeking Light

In this uncertain and changing world, we reflect on Psalm 23. The Lord is our good shepherd in these strange times.This recording includes music: "Take, o take me as I am" from the album "I Guds kärleks ljus" ("In the Light of God's Love) and "The Lord's my shepherd" from the album "100 Best Hymns".

In the house of the Lord

Are you spiritually healthy? Where are your love and compassion growing cold? We all need a regular spiritual health check! Jesus shows us how, in Matthew 25:31-46.

A spiritual health check

How much is enough?

A reflection on my trip to Uganda with World Vision, encountering radical generosity from people with so little.

On the road with World Vision Uganda

A reflection on the Sabbath. What's it for?

The gift of a day to rest (and a tall tale)

A reflection on the story of Martha and Mary.

It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it

The Holy Family flees to Egypt as refugees, seeking haven in the country where they believe they will be safest. Would they receive the same protection if they sought refuge in Australia today? The ancient story is confronting and disturbing. So is the situation for refugees today.Artwork for this episode, "Refugees: La Sagrada Familia" is by Kelly Latimer and is reproduced with permission.

Confronting and disturbing: that other part of the Christmas story

Reflections on God, faith and life. These are based on my Sunday sermons.