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Earth cries: but, we are not gods

10th August 2023 By GerryBurke

What the papers said in the week ending 5 August 2023 There is much to worry us in the current news, but the article which tells us that York is to have its first resident rabbi for many years, is … [Read more...]

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Signs of hope amidst the gloom

1st August 2023 By GerryBurke

What the papers said in the week ending July 29th 2023 It does seem that Armageddon is upon us: Thousands flee Greek island of Rhodes as wildfires threaten hotels – video report | World news | … [Read more...]

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Closing ticket offices: the wrong route

25th July 2023 By GerryBurke

What the papers said in the week ending 22 July 2023 Extremes of heat are having great impacts on life and economy. Can we do anything to reduce the hazard? Southern Europe braces for second heat … [Read more...]

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Jesus is surely weeping

21st July 2023 By GerryBurke

What the papers said in the week ending 15 July 2023 The Archbishop of York has the knack of keeping the church in the headlines: Jesus is surely weeping. We must generate headlines for the good … [Read more...]

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NHS: 75 years and counting … but for how long?

10th July 2023 By GerryBurke

What the papers said in the week ending 8 July 2023 Values: Following on from the loss of local banks, post offices, hospitals, schools and libraries, we are now faced with the loss of ticket … [Read more...]

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The end of the yellow brick road

3rd July 2023 By GerryBurke

What the papers said in the week ending  1 July 2023  They may be old now, but the music of the stars of the 1970s lives on, and they are appreciated by audiences of all ages: Elton John at … [Read more...]

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Windrush – our shame as a nation

27th June 2023 By GerryBurke

What the papers said in the week ending June 24th We have to designate this, Windrush Week. June 22nd was Windrush Day, celebrating 75 years since the arrival of people on that vessel. The week began … [Read more...]

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Speaking Out

There are some things which just have to be said.  We have to speak out because at the heart of the Christian message is our belief that God is not silent.  God has spoken through creation itself and the evolving universe; through the human story; through the dwelling of Jesus Christ in time; through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in the Church and in each believer; through the inspiration of the scriptures; and through the wisdom and the teaching of the Church through the ages.

We use words all the time.  Words of welcome.  Words of wisdom.  Words of warmth.  Words of warning.  Words of wistfulness.  Our words are wasted if words are just words.   In the beginning was the Word.  And the Word was with God.  And the Word was God.  Through him all things came to be, not one thing had its being but through him.   The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. The Word made things happen.

As Christians, as followers of the Word, we do something about what we have heard.  Our own best words are our actions.

Please tell us what you would like us to Speak Out about by contacting:  info@ccoa.org.uk

 

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Reflect and Pray

Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth.  Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust.  Lead me from hope to love, from war to peace.  Let peace fill my heart, our world, our universe.

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