People & History
“In celebrating her life and ministry, we give thanks for all who follow Mary Magdalene’s seminal example in contributing to the mission of the Church and in proclaiming the resurrection. In particular, we give thanks for all the women who have answered God’s call to be ministers of the Gospel,” says The Rev’d Dr Cathy Laufer, as Mary Magdalene’s Feast Day approaches on 22 July
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“The Lucan account of Mary of Bethany listening at Jesus’ feet, rather than working to make the house ready for a guest, suggests that Jesus was, even here, subverting society’s strong norms, because it was a ‘man’s place’ to listen to and be taught by a rabbi – it was not a place for a woman,” says The Rev’d Selina McMahon
Check out the latest scripture eBooks from Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba, which adapt Old and New Testament scriptures for young children, including this one titled, ‘The Opposite Sisters’ from Luke 10.38-42
“Luke is saturated with eyewitness accounts of life-changing encounters with Jesus. This Lent help your family journey through Luke, learning more about some of these characters and their responses to Jesus, while reflecting on your own encounter with Jesus,” says Bettrys Lowe from St Bart’s, Toowoomba
“In Luke, the angel brings the joyful news to shepherds…simple ordinary people. They are the ones bursting with joy because the Lord God Almighty is coming to be with them even though they have done nothing to deserve it – God comes to them purely and simply because God loves them, “ says Archbishop Phillip Aspinall in his 2021 Christmas message
Find out about the fun and innovative new Gospel of Luke Lego devotional guide produced by Resource Church St Bart’s, Toowoomba and download the free PDF resources
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