Lent

Jesus’ Life – An act of Love!

/ M McKinnell

A pantoum based on John 3:14-21, the Gospel for this Sunday (Lent 4, Yr B)

First Stanza:

When Jesus comes to us as an act of love –
we’re used to a society that loves to judge.
In every aspect of our lives – how we look and what we do or say –
life’s a competition – full of hierarchy ladders.

Cleansing the Temple

/ M McKinnell

A two voice reflection based on John 2:13-22, the Gospel for this Sunday (Lent 3, Yr B):

  • Voice 1 – A person reflecting on Jesus entering the temple in Jerusalem
  • Voice 2 – A person reflecting on Jesus entering the temple that is our bodies

    • The Lord is Near

    / M McKinnell

    This Character Reflection is based on Mark 1:9-15, the Gospel set for this Sunday (Lent 1, Yr B) in the Revised Common Lectionary. It is inspired by the spirit drawing my attention to the idea that Jesus' first words after his 40 days in the wilderness echo the teaching of John the Baptist. It is written from the point of view of a bystander in the crowd.

    Witness in the Wilderness

    / M McKinnell

    (Written February, 2021
    Scripture references: Matthew 4:1-11; Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)

    It’s humbling to witness Jesus in the wilderness –
    He has such strength, such courage, a peacefulness.
    No challenge, not even the devil, can break him down –
    Just one sharp rebuke removing temptation from His thought.