“On this holy Saturday, we sit with the reality that Jesus came amongst us as a fellow human being, and like all flesh he died. On this day, we are invited to sit with the pain of death and not to rush on and minimise or discount the hurt it causes,” says The Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson
“In that upper room, he gets down, presumably on his knees, calls for water and washes the feet of those who’ve travelled with him. It’s a real embodiment, a practical example, of the life of service that he is committed to and that he invites us to join,” says The Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson
Four members of our Diocesan community tell us about their favourite passage from the Gospel of Matthew, including Bettrys Lowe, Colin Lim, The Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson and The Rev’d Jim Raistrick
As a 25th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood surprise for Bishop Jeremy Greaves, seven people from across our Diocese share their favourite memories serving alongside him and identify what makes him such a great priest and leader
The Rev’d Dr Ruth Mathieson from St Francis College recommends three Lent studies and suggests taking ashes to the streets on Ash Wednesday
Meet Ruth Mathieson and find out about her call to the priesthood, current projects, recent role highlight, thoughts on Reconciliation and “Being Together: Embracing Joy”, faith journey, favourite scripture and what she enjoys doing in her free time
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