Bridges - September 2024Sep 11, 2024
Bridges Newsletter is published quarterly by the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations. Read more
Episode 74 - Is everyone equal in the sight of God?Sep 11, 2024
What does the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard teach about the dignity and worth of everyone in God's eyes? It teaches a new way of relating, a new way of being that God wants, dreams, and hopes for all of us, His beloved sons and daughters. Read more
Episode 73 - Facing persecution for living and proclaiming the truthSep 11, 2024
Both John the Baptist and Jesus were persecuted for living and proclaiming the truth. Jesus' unconditional love for the marginalised, such as children, women, sinners, the sick, and foreigners challenged societal norms. We are called to recognise and embrace God's love for all people, regardless of their… Read more
Episode 72 - The essence of Christian living: Loving God and your neighbourSep 11, 2024
St. Rose of Lima, born in 1586, despite her family’s financial struggles, dedicated her life to prayer and helping the needy. She was surrounded by saints of her time. Her extreme penance led to criticism, but she was canonized in 1675. Jesus teaches us that loving God and our neighbour is the essence… Read more
Episode 71 - Childlike qualities to enter the kingdom of heavenSep 11, 2024
To enter the kingdom of God, we can learn from children: to be open, joyful, and trusting and to have a sense of enquiry. Pope Francis embodies these qualities often emphasising the importance of encountering others and being open to new ideas. Practising these will help us in our spiritual journey. Read more
Episode 70 - The significance of the Eucharist as a mealSep 11, 2024
By connecting the Eucharist to the Jewish Passover, Jesus fulfils the tradition as both the sacrifice and the nourishment for our spiritual journey. As we gather around the altar for the Eucharist, we remember and give thanks for our liberation and the gift of community, embracing the transformative… Read more
Episode 69 - Judging who is included or excluded from God’s KingdomSep 11, 2024
God's Kingdom is big enough to hold both the good and the bad, the true and the false, the generous and the selfish, the just and the unjust. It's not for us to decide who's in and who's out; instead, by their fruits, we will know them. Read more
