Living

Remember you are dust: a Lent reflection

Martin Davie

Lent reminds us of our need to ask for God’s help.

The PALM in my hand!

Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ

Can there be a Palm Sunday without the ‘participation of people’? Surely not! We the people, the crowd, finally recognize Jesus! We see in him the ‘prophet’, the Messiah, the Saviour we are longing for!
Why do some Christians fast during Lent?

Neil Rees

During Lent many Christians use the time to fast something. This is the story ...
Rediscovering the power of prayer

Obianuju Mbah

In today's fast-paced world, where schedules are packed and to-do lists never seem to end, it's easy to lose touch with the people who matter most. Amid the chaos, carving out time for prayer often feels like an impossible task.
The Bible's prescription for anxiety

Obianuju Mbah

In my early years as a Christian, I mistakenly believed that anxiety was uncommon among believers. But as I grew in faith and understanding, I realised that even the Bible's greatest figures experienced moments of intense anxiety.
The story behind the red letters in your Bible

Neil Rees

Millions of people read the New Testament printed with the words of Jesus in red. Most people do not realise that this is a fairly modern evangelical tradition. This is the story ...
God's peace and the world's peace are not the same thing

Kelly Williams

The peace of God is the opposite of all that the world has to offer.
Terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir claims seven lives: political leaders unite in condemnation

Shireen Bhatia

In a tragic incident, seven people, including a doctor and six construction workers, were killed in a terror attack at a construction site in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, on the night of Sunday, October 20.
Trusting God beyond our understanding: Lessons from Abraham's journey

Duncan Williams

Abraham, often called the father of faith, encountered many trials on his journey with God. His story is one of remarkable belief, but it also reveals moments of deep human struggle.
Why might risk be the proving ground for our faith?

Duncan Williams

At its core, faith is an act of trust - a confident reliance on God that often requires stepping into the unknown. One of the most profound yet frequently overlooked aspects of faith is risk.
What the Bible says about being religious

Neil Rees

The Bible has some interesting, and for some people surprising, things to say about being religious. This is the story...
The comfort and consolation in Isaiah

Irene Lancaster

The Book of Isaiah has probably never been surpassed. For many it is their favourite part of the Bible. The prophet Isaiah lived in the 8th century BCE and was adviser to a number of Judean leaders, including King Hezekiah.