I was reminded this week, once more, of the need to be alert to God’s agency. An unexpected, unplanned opportunity came our way on Sunday which saw my wife and I attend a wonderful concert performed by two very gifted musicians. Given the time of year it was a Celtish Christmas theme but it was in the throwaway comment that one of them happened to mention that they had written a whole musical score on the life of St Patrick. There was just something that I felt the Spirit was dropping into my...

Autumn provided a great opportunity for the core team of The Commons to be together. Having weekly meetings online has been a great way of maintaining contact, formulating plans, and hosting table conversations, but the gift and opportunity of being together in the same room was such a blessing.

This is just one example, or rather a myriad host of examples, little stories of God who by the Spirit is at work in the world. The kingdom of God is being felt on the streets, among those whose lives have been marked by despair and hopelessness.