The way of gold

But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.My foot has held fast to His steps; I have kept His way and not turned aside.I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my … More The way of gold

Purifying Fire

…knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.” For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the … More Purifying Fire

When a nation burns

Australia finds itself in unprecedented territory as vast swathes of the country burn in some of the largest bushfires in history (perhaps globally). Already around twenty people have so far been killed (and more than number unaccounted for) – including three volunteer firefighters – and about six million hectares (60,000 sq km or 14.8 million … More When a nation burns

A cloak of clouds

The Lord reigns; Let the earth rejoice; Let the multitude of isles be glad! Clouds and darkness surround Him; Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne. A fire goes before Him, and burns up His enemies round about. His lightnings light the world; The earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax … More A cloak of clouds

Wings of the wind

Bless the Lord, O my soul! O Lord my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty, Who cover Yourself with light as with a garment, Who stretch out the heavens like a curtain. He lays the beams of His upper chambers in the waters, Who makes the clouds His chariot, … More Wings of the wind

As of fire

When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon … More As of fire

Fire will come…

(Image: Diana Ayana, Beniot Tessier, Christophe Petit Tesson, Beniot Tessier) Some amazing imagery summarising the apparent impact of the fire of Notre Dame Cathedral … and yet it goes much deeper than we observe. The fire came, the wood and relics consumed, and yet the Cornerstone stands, as to the Cross. It is the Church … More Fire will come…