Month: Nov 2012
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Finding a place to stand and watch. Luke 21:25-36 Advent 1c
Luke 21:25-36 “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then…
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Advent changes for the Listening Hermit
My dear blog readers, Yesterday I returned to Port Elizabeth after four years in the lovely town of Port Alfred.The holiday and retirement destination on the Kowie river was also my last pastoral appointment. I have retired early from the church so as to pursue a more specialized ministry of Pastoral Therapy. You can read…
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Never say “Never!” Mark 13:1-8 Ordinary 33B
Mark 13:1-8 As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then Jesus asked him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down.” When he was sitting on the…
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Welcome to my Pastoral Therapy information page
Hi there, Thank you for your interest in the services I offer Click on any topic below for more information: So what is Pastoral Therapy? What services are offered? Is this practice registered and controlled? What are the rates? Should you have any further queries please contact me on peterwoods.pe@gmail.com
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“My Way” or a “Widow’s Way”? Mark 12:38-44 Ordinary 32B
Mark 12:38-44 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have the best seats in the synagogues and places of honour at banquets! They devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance say long…
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All the Saints who did not despair. John 11:1-45 All Saints Day
John 11:1-45 Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped his feet with her hair; her brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent a message to Jesus, “Lord, he whom you love is…
The Listening Hermit 