This blog post will involve a change of tack from my previous, much more analytically driven posts (here, here, here,… Read More
The Twelfth Man & The Eighteenth Camel
St Matthias 24 February There was a time when ordinations in the Diocese of Adelaide were held on St… Read More
Captains of the Soul
In his book “Captains of the Soul: A History of Australian Army Chaplains”, Michael Gladwin tells the story of Padre Hugh Cunningham who was imprisoned by the Japanese on the Burma Thailand railway. Cunningham wore no badge of rank, as was the Army custom for Chaplains until 1942.
The Japanese were puzzled by the great respect and particular “authority” that Cunningham had over the prisoners. The uncertainty around this influence led to his restricted access to prisoners, isolation, and confinement, often in a very low, narrow cage.
Friends, Not Servants
Why do we include art, music and poetry in our worship?
It can be argued that Christian artists, musicians and poets show us how to abide with Christ as friends, not servants, because they explore personal insights into faith through their creativity.
“I do not call you servants any longer because the servant does not know what the master is doing: but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father” (John 15:15).
The Grace of Discipleship
It strikes me that in last Sunday’s Gospel (Matt 9:35-10:8) a contrast exists between the successful mission of Jesus described… Read More