It is through the structure of the Holy Trinity that we attempt to understand the mysterious nature of God. We speak the Trinity when we cross ourselves in prayer, yet how often do we really think about it? This Sunday, we are asked to consider it carefully.  

When the Holy Spirit poured over the Apostles during the festival of Pentecost, it was dramatic and sudden. With sound and glory, they were baptised in Spirit and Flame. Pentecost formed a strong foundation as these first Christians built our Church.

The Ascension is the name given to the moment when Jesus Christ is taken up into Heaven forty days after the Resurrection. It is a scene that is difficult to imagine in this modern world.

At the beginning of the year, Brother Peter Bray, Vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University, conducted a speaker tour of New Zealand. It was a remarkable presentation and I was able to capture his talk delivered at Villa Maria College in Christchurch. 

What is Ash Wednesday?

Here is a brief explanation, including a look at the Lenten journey that leads to the crucifixion, death and the ressurection of Jesus Christ. 

A reflection on the speaker tour of Brother Peter Bray, Vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University. He is touring New Zealand with his talk "Greetings from Palestine", spreading awareness of the plight of the Palestinian students and their families who live in Occupied West Bank. 

After he had shared his final meal with his disciples, Jesus assured them that despite his death, he would not leave them alone. He told them of the Spirit that will be the living presence of himself among them – speaking for them, teaching them truth, steeping them inwardly with peace.

While Christ stood dying on the cross, the watching crowd had no idea of how the death of this innocent man would ultimately inspire millions to worship the image of his cross.

St Paul described those who collectively followed Jesus as being ‘the body of Christ’. Out of this vision he explained how Jesus’ death and resurrection had drawn together a new nation that affirmed the dignity and value of each human life anew.