Waiting Is Part of God's Plan
Jesus told his disciples to wait for the Holy Spirit, and their obedience reminds us that waiting isn't doing nothing — it means trusting, praying, and being ready for what God has in store.
Malcolm Ireland
Between Justice and Mercy: How Should We Treat Our Enemies?
Exploring the striking contrast between the Old Testament's fierce prayers against enemies and Jesus' radical call to love them, and what that tension means for Christians today.
17th May, 2026 (Year A – Easter 7) “Relating to our Enemies”
In the Old Testament, enemies are seen as enemies of God and to be destroyed. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that we must love our enemies. They are to be offered forgiveness, power is not displayed through destruction, but through self-giving love. The tension between justice and mercy and our calling to love, is the challenge for the Christian Faith.
17th May, 2026 (Year A – Easter 7) “Relating to our Enemies”
In the Old Testament, enemies are seen as enemies of God and to be destroyed. In the Gospel, Jesus teaches that we must love our enemies. They are to be offered forgiveness, power is not displayed through destruction, but through self-giving love. The tension between justice and mercy and our calling to love, is the challenge for the Christian Faith.