Making the ordinary sacred: The blessing is ours
Today we gather the week’s blessings, and declare them together: May your ordinary life be freshly illuminated for you, seen in the kind...
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Soul Food Edinburgh
- 2 days ago
- 3 min
Making the ordinary sacred: Mary, Mechthild and the blessing of the body
It was a time of great change. Politics was shifting, gender roles were evolving, financial systems were being questioned, and people...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- 3 days ago
- 2 min
Making the ordinary sacred: Mary and the blessing of the breath
As we reflect on Mary who was blessed in the midst of her ordinary life, I find myself pondering some questions , and invite you to join...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- 4 days ago
- 3 min
Making the ordinary sacred: Mary and blessing in the dark
Do you know what your name means? My name is Vicky (or Victoria if I’m in trouble) and it simply means ‘victory’. Funnily enough my...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
Making the ordinary sacred: Mary and blessing the everyday
‘Creator’s Mighty One (Gabriel) said to her, “Greetings, highly favoured one! You are close to the Great Spirit and greatly honoured...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Nov 17
- 2 min
Soul Talk Advent Series: Blessing
Thursday 17 November 2022 I wonder if you have heard the lovely little folk tales that describe how the robin got its red breast? One of...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Oct 24
- 5 min
It's a No-Money Day
Tuesday 25th October 2022 In her thoughtful children’s book, ‘It’s a No Money Day’, Kate Milner tells the story of a little girl and her...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Oct 3
- 7 min
Challenge Poverty Week
Monday 3 October 2022 There is no getting away from the fact that times are hard and getting harder for hundreds of thousands of people...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Beyond enough
Emma Jackson, Director of CAP Scotland writes about her hope for a just and compassionate society where everyone flourishes.
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 24, 2021
- 3 min
Anna - the face of God
Friday 24th December Vicky Allen Anna Luke 2:36 In Luke 2: 36 -38 we get a very brief glimpse into the life of an elderly woman called...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 23, 2021
- 3 min
Elizabeth - Blessed are you
Thursday 23th December Lisa Scandrette Elizabeth Luke 1:6 Elizabeth is a woman with a keen ability to truly see. She sees Mary’s...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
Listen to teenagers
Wednesday 22nd December Richard Cornfield "You have filled the hungry with good things, while you have sent the rich away empty. You have...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
Dismissed
Tuesday 21st December Sally Mann "He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with empty hands." Luke 1:53-55 NLT...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 20, 2021
- 4 min
Enough
Monday 20th December Emma Jackson ‘You have filled the hungry with good things, while you have sent the rich away empty. You have come to...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 17, 2021
- 3 min
Bathsheba - the Named, not shamed
Friday 17th December Diana Hall Bathsheba Matthew 1:6 “And David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah” (Matt 1:6, NRSV) Family...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 16, 2021
- 4 min
Lift up your eyes
Thursday 16th December Linda Hoskins "Your mercy reaches from age to age for those who fear you. You have shown strength with your arm;...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
Make more room
Wednesday 15th December Jacob Crolla "Your mercy reaches from age to age for those who fear you. You have shown strength with your arm;...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
Waves of mercy
Tuesday 14th December Charlie Bevan Her mercy flows in wave after wave on those who are in awe before her. She bared her arm and showed...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 13, 2021
- 1 min
A call for justice
Monday 13th December Rachel Moreland "Your mercy reaches from age to age for those who fear you. You have shown strength with your arm;...
Soul Food Edinburgh
- Dec 11, 2021
- 2 min
Ruth - Who do you think you are?
Saturday 11th December Rosemary Hector Ruth Matthew 1:5 Who Do You Think You Are is a fascinating programme. We watch celebrities explore...