Maria has the inspiration and dedication to produce our animations. She is a retired primary school principal, with a passion for teaching children and adults. Her interests include ; exploring my faith, reading, and (when it is safe to do so), A cappella singing and choral directing.
Jesus came into the world as the ‘upside down’ king – his kingdom is not of this world.
To commit to following Jesus is not to go along the pathway of power, authority or prestige.
Rather to relate with humility, through compassion, holding fast to a righteous way of living.
This Sunday we remember God’s creation in the animal world.
Kira’s work across the world with animals is not only connecting with her faith but continuing to carry out conservation of many species in many countries.
She is connecting with 10,000 species scientists from almost every country, with partners like
Zoos, Aquariums, Botanic gardens, Corporate agencies and Government agencies.
Seeing the sun rise on Easter Day morning is like an explosion of ‘Resurrection Life’.
When we recognize that the Resurrection is not ‘historical’ but an ever present reality that happens over and over, it is then that we can catch a glimpse what the meaning of this life really is – it is much bigger than any death!
Old Testament predictions come to fulfillment.
On the journey with Jesus, the disciples misunderstand many of the prophesies presented to them in the teachings. A humble donkey plays a main role.
God’s love is not reserved for a once a year religious event be it Christmas or Easter, a few privileged people or confined to a time or place.
God’s love is revealed in Christ’s humanity, for the sake of all our humanity.
Giving birth is an ordinary process for women all over the world – maybe for some it is more vulnerable and risky.
Through the birth of this baby the world would be turned on its head,
God enters irrevocably and extraordinarily into human history to show the way of God in the world. The ‘Good News’ is that God continues to be with us in our joys and struggles.
The ‘Upside Down Kingdom of God’ tells us something about ourselves and that our day to day way of operating, is not the same as the way God operates.
Greatness in his followers is about serving. Leaders are the servants of all and God’s Grace is there for everyone.
The power of God’s extravagant forgiveness is so great, so
beautiful, so mystifying, that it surely cannot help but change us.
We cannot experience it and then go on being closed to others.
Restorative justice calls out oppression and violence for the evil they are and judges them: forgiven.
Jesus refuses the darkness of death.
Darkness does not diminish the light – darkness is only half of the whole.
We all have stones to be moved, things to be unbound so we can be free.
Lent is a time we need to prepare for the 40 day journey which is ahead of us. Pay attention to ourselves and our surroundings, leave some things behind and become more open to God and his Spirit.
