parish of killay january 2018 magazine

“Interestingly, they also often have a deep admiration for ideals which actually are
found in scripture – they would give Job a high-five or even a hug, they would
encourage the Colossians to put on that overcoat of blood-red love; they would be
blown away by the radical teachings of Jesus, the Good Shepherd – and, if they could,
would almost certainly have a selfie taken with him! Perhaps, however, they don’t
associate our sometimes-struggling churches with these things, or hear those churches
saying a clear enough ‘hear hear’ to them.”
Archbishop John also urged everyone to speak up against injustice and oppression.
He said, “Beyond the churches and religion, can we not all simply resolve, in our
increasingly divided, bewildered and uneven society, to be clothed with goodness, to
call to account and encourage the reform of individuals and entities which deliberately
or by stealth, neglect and carelessness collude in oppressing minorities, burdening the
poor and robbing individuals of their dignity?”
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2018