Archive for December 2012
Peace of Christ
When Jesus promises peace, it is truly a great gift. No matter what challenges life brings us, we can pay for the peace of Christ to fill our hearts. Materials: Prayer Space Candle Peace Tree and doves. Quiet music (optional) Peace of Christ Lord Jesus, You are the Prince of Peace, We bring these worries…
Read MorePeace Tree
When Jesus promises peace, it is truly a great gift. No matter what challenges life brings us, we can pay for the peace of Christ to fill our hearts. Materials: Template Photocopier (optional) Prayer Space Sticky-tack & sticky tape Pens/colouring materials Download Template Here Method: Print out the template, with one dove per child. Enlarge…
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Read MoreRestoring Couple Unity
What most often brings couples undone, is not one massive act of betrayal, but the myriad of daily pinpricks of hurt. Criticism, put downs, rudeness, small selfish acts, being taken for granted, independent decisions… it’s these little things that gradually erode the sense of connection and security in a marriage. Most couples brush these things…
Read MoreFamily Unity Is the Responsibility of All
Some of the most persistent and hateful disagreements happen between family members. Regardless of who started it or who behaved worse, reconciliation is the responsibility of everyone in the family. Whether you’re the one who has been hurt, the one who did the hurting, or someone who loves both the people locked in the dispute,…
Read MoreLitany of Praise
Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, Almighty King. Response: We worship you. Lord Jesus Christ, King of creation. R Lord Jesus Christ, King of the heavens and the earth. R Lord Jesus Christ, King of the oceans and seas. R Lord Jesus Christ, King of all creatures. R Lord Jesus Christ, King of all peoples. R Lord…
Read MoreCouple’s Corner: November 2011
Who is King in our Marriage? God calls couples to place Jesus at the centre of our marriage – to let him reign over our decisions and our relationship. In St Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, he says: Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph 5:21, NRSV). It’s the language of…
Read MoreMajesty Liturgy
This is a very simple, but powerful reflection. Using the music to set the tone and pace, reverently ‘construct’ a throne. Then together say the Litany of Praise. Music: Select a suitable hymn or song with a kingly theme. Download the music/lyrics from the web. Eg. “Majesty, Worship his Majesty”: here Materials: Arm chair Robe…
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