St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
05.12.25

Today's gospel 
Matthew 9:27-31 

This text presents us with two blind men who came to Jesus asking to have their eyes restored. This is indeed Great Faith as the blind men recognize  "Jesus as the "Son of David", "Jesus as Messiah. They said, 
*have mercy on us*. They cry out for healing and compassion. And Jesus asked them, *do you believe you can?*

We can turn the question to ourselves, Jesus is  asking us today, "Do you believe?" May we have faith in Jesus, that He can restore things for us, even our spiritual sight. We believe that healing comes through faith. Jesus brings physical and spiritual sight. The healed men praised Jesus. May we be grateful to God for healing powers and for other blessings we receive daily.

Let us pray

Heavenly Father,  we bring our needs and blindness to You. We trust in Your power and mercy.
Lord, open our eyes to see Your glory and power.
​Amen

St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
04.12.25

Today's gospel 
Matthew 7: 21-27

 *Reflection*
While "you can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all the time," you can never fool the Lord at any time! False teachers may deceive other people, but never the Lord. Substituting proclamations of faith for a life of faith won't cut it. Substituting mighty acts in Jesus' name for living a life of righteousness won't cut it either. Deception, sham, falsehood, manipulation, and hype are works of the evil one and will be handled as such by the conquering Savior. So let's be among"those who actually do the will of [the] Father in heaven."

 *Prayer*
Holy Lord, I want to follow you: not just in talk, but also in deed. Almighty Lord, I want to reflect your character: not just in Bible study, but also in daily lifestyle. I want to know you by knowing your character, service, and righteousness through living them in my life. In the name of your holy Son, I pray.
​Amen.

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
03/12/25

Today's gospel 
Mathew 15 v 29 to 39.

This reading we shall call the day of miracles and compassion because it was from bodily healing, spiritual healing and feeding the 4000 
from a few loaves of bread and fish.
WOW...WE SERVE AN AWESOME GOD. 

So, let's take Jesus' lead and be kind and giving as he was and also wants us to be. 

Let us pray.

Father God we come before you today for guidance and protection. We pray for you to lead us in all that we do. Teach us to be reliant on you in all that we do.
Father God, you are our ROCK and FORTRESS our protector.
Amen.

​St Barnabas Anglican church - Bluff parish 

02.12 .2025
Today's Gospel 

Luke 10:21 - 24
Reflection 
In this Gospel Jesus is filled with joy in the Holly Spirit . We often imagen Jesus as calm, sorrowful, serious but here we see Him rejoicing praising the Father for revealing the devine truth, not to the wise and learned but to the humble,the childlike. Those who come before God without pretence.those who are willing to trust and led.

Let us pray 
Father may this Gospel open our eyes to the blessings that shows that you are near revealing Yourself to us . 
Amen .

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish Bluff. 
01/12/25

Today's gospel 
John 1 v 35 to 42.

This reading is the start of Jesus' serious ministry in the recruitment of the disciples. So, we will call it "come and see".
SO WE ALSO NEED TO COME AND SEE..... This gesture will change our lives totally because Jesus is the WAY...the TRUTH and the LIFE....so let's devote and dedicate our time to the lamb of GOD.

Let us pray.

Father God, we thank you for the gift of life. As we begin today, we pray for your presence in our lives. Thank you for your love, wisdom and protection daily.
We pray for your peace that passes all understanding to be with us, in Jesus' mighty name, we pray. 
Amen

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
29.11.25

Today's gospel 
 *Luke 21: 34-36*

 *Reflection*
Jesus repeatedly warned his disciples during the latter part of his ministry to keep alert and be ready for his return. But what does being ready mean? Does it mean knowing the exact time of his return - the day or the hour? No, we can't know when he will return. [1] So what does it mean? It means to live with faithful vigilance, expectation, and hope for Jesus' return. He stands near and can return at any time.

 *Prayer*
Father, I thank You for this warning to be vigilant. I pray that You will help me to be mindful of the distractions of life—the worries, the pleasures, and the drunkenness—that weigh down the heart. Grant me strength to stay alert at all times, and give me the grace to escape all the things that are coming, so that I may one day stand confidently before Your Son. In Jesus' name,
 *Amen* .