Valentine against the Machine
Valentine was an early Christian Saint from the period before the ‘Christianization’ of Rome. He
Glynn Cardy
Hope at the Helm of Canterbury
The recent appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury didn’t seem to be commented upon
I believe in the power of the heart
At some point, way back, Christians came to think that a statement beginning with “I
I believe in Easter
I believe in Easter,in the delight of Spring after the dark,merry blossoms on once barren
A Christmas Affirmation
I believe in Christmas.I believe in Christmas,in Santa, sleighs, chimneys, and trees,in candles, cake, and
Advent Affirmation
(Advent is symbolized by a mother waitingfor the miracle of her baby to be born.How
The power of the heart
I believe in the power of the heart. I believe that in giving and receiving,in
An affirmation of happiness, goodness and hope.
Another in Glynn Cardy’s series of ‘affirmations’. I believe in happiness. I believe laughter, art,
Credo with Creation
This I believe. Earth is our only home,and every creature is our neighbour,from the tiniest
To let the moments unfold
Blessed be those who are losing the ability to worry,who have met their fears and
Neither Last Supper or Olympics are Politically Neutral
Having drag performers centre stage at the Olympics, on one of the biggest stages in world theatre, is not a politically neutral act. Being able to have that act understood as referring to Jesus and the twelve apostles is not a politically neutral act. Doing this in France, with the ascendancy of the Far Right and its alliance with conservative Christianity, is not a politically neutral act. It is about taking sides. The side of broadening the boundaries of inclusion.
This I believe: A mosaic family
When we diminish one, we are all diminished.
When we injure one, we are all injured.
When we exclude one, we all suffer.
When we celebrate one, all are celebrated.
When we welcome one, all are welcomed.
When we love one, we love all, and all are loved