I am the way, the truth and life. John 14.6   The Well   Encounter   ‘A Samaritan woman came to draw water.’  John 4:7   I heard a voice that set the wind in my heart free We met alone, strangers at the well outside town outside convention outside ourselves.   Water, draw water from this ancient well, draw it, woman, Samaritan; give me a drink, friend.   His first words cut, I shivered awake, a taboo was broken; I was pulled out of my trance.   I lowered the pot off my head,

Reflection for Second Sunday of Lent: Matthew 17: 1-9 Transfiguration of Christ 14th Century stained glass panel from Germany We are not even halfway through our Lenten journey when presented with the Gospel reading from Matthew of the Transfiguration of our Lord.  This extraordinary revelation of Jesus as God’s son is told in remarkably similar detail in all three synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke). Jesus takes three of his closest disciples to a remote place up a mou

A reflection on Ash Wednesday based on a poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins, 'Thou art indeed just, Lord'.

What is it that can hold us steady? Nothing but the unwavering, steady presence of Christ’s love.

A reflection on Laetare Sunday and God's faithful grace.

A reflection on Ash Wednesday after stepping out onto a flight of well-worn parish stairs.