Ephesians 4:30 – 5:2
This Sunday’s 2nd Reading seems to set an impossible standard; but while St. Paul warns us to control our anger, more important is how we resolve that anger, and do not let it linger, but forgive our neighbour.
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Paul on Paul – 1st August 2021
Ephesians 4: 17, 20-24
This Sunday’s 2nd Readings reminds us that, as Christians, we have a duty to live our new life in Christ, but we can sometimes forget that, for many different reasons.
Paul on Paul – 25th July 2021
Ephesians 4:1-6
When we are Baptimed we inherit the promises and duties of God – to act as Christ in all ways: as Priest in Faith; as Prophet to the World; and as King to Others. St Paul, however, reminds us on the duty to act as One in the Lord.
Paul on Paul – 18th July 2021
Ephesians 2:12-18
This Sunday’s 2nd Reading we hear from Paul how Christ brought those who were far near – and in doing so, shared the possibility of salvation with all.
Paul on Paul – 4th July 2021
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
We are all too aware of our weaknesses and limitations – and it is normal to be more aware of our failures than our successes. The same is true of St. Paul – but he realises that it is only in recognising and accepting our weaknesses that we let God’s strength work in us.
Paul on Paul – 14th February 2021
1 Corinthians 10:31 – 11:1
It is never easy to act as a Christian in the fullest sense. We are tasked with being humble ans attentive to the needs of others – whomever they may be. That is a duty St. Paul takes up in this Sunday’s reading too.
Paul on Paul – 7th February 2021
1 Corinthians 9:16-19; 22-23
St Paul this week describes his Joy that it is his job to share the Gospel. We sometimes assume that some tasks are the job of the other – including our duty to share the faith with others.
Paul on Paul – 31st January 2021
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
This Sunday, specially devoted to the Word of God, we are encouraged to examine our relationship and understanding of the Bible. This Sunday’s 2nd reading provides a great opportunity to do just that.
Paul on Paul – 24th January 2021
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
This Sunday, specially devoted to the Word of God, we are encouraged to examine our relationship and understanding of the Bible. This Sunday’s 2nd reading provides a great opportunity to do just that.
Paul on Paul – 17th January 2021
1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
In this week’s Passage, Paul give a particulary warnign to the Corinthians about misuse of the Body they have been given. While it is not ‘evil’ it must be used properly. This is a lesson we can take to heart as well!
