Two Empires and a King

(photo Avril Cutler) As I read a large chunk of the story of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion this morning I was struck, not for the first time, by the role of the Empire. Pilate is the Roman Governor and so plays the part of the Empire in political terms.  He tries Jesus and finds no Read More …

Happy Easter

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”

Where is your soul? Bono’s asking…

Bono writes a column for the New York Times…  His Easter reflection is well worth a read…

What Now?

So, that’s Easter all done.  What now?  What difference did it make?  Did anything change?  What are you left with?

The Lord is Risen – be afraid

Happy Easter to you all! Mark 16 The Resurrection 1When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3and Read More …

Happy Easter

Easter Blessings to all.  I’m off to Drumchapel to share in Easter worship and I’ve chosen Mark’s version of the story: ‘When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, Read More …