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Holy Week: A Time to Journey with Jesus

April 10, 2025April 16, 2025 / M McKinnell

This writing invites us into a journey in Holy week following a journey through the Narrative in Luke's Gospel.
Written 10 April 2025

Gifts of Creation

September 29, 2024 / M McKinnell

A mediation on Genesis 1 written for a quiet day I co-led. Written 25 September 2024.

Freedom in the Finishing

March 29, 2024March 28, 2024 / M McKinnell

A reflection for Good Friday reflecting on Jesus' words 'It is Finished'.

The Rabbi’s Gift of Service

March 28, 2024March 27, 2024 / M McKinnell

A reflection for Maundy Thursday, reflecting on the theme of the disciples being served by Jesus through the washing of feet and through the last supper.

Being Made Ready

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 / M McKinnell

A reflection for Wednesday in Holy Week, reflecting on the gift of a day of rest and preparation, as Jesus is annointed in Bethany.

Free to Listen to Jesus, One More Time

March 26, 2024March 27, 2024 / M McKinnell

A reflection for Tuesday in Holy Week, on the experience of being present to listen to Jesus teaching on the Mount of Olives.

Cleansing for quality time with the Lord

March 25, 2024March 23, 2024 / M McKinnell

A reflection for Monday in Holy Week, reflecting on Jesus' turning the tables being a cleansing experience within each of us.

The energy of the crowd – here and now

March 24, 2024March 27, 2024 / M McKinnell

A reflection for Palm Sunday, considering the effect of the crowd following Jesus with cries of Hosanna.

Trusting the Path

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 / M McKinnell

This piece of writing came out of reflection walking round the Isle of Iona during my retreat this week.

A Journey – Chaos to the Light of the Cross

February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 / M McKinnell

A piece of free writing exploring the movement of our journey from Chaos to the light and order God's plan of the cross.

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