Today's 2nd reading: 'Brothers and sisters...' Goes on to talk about us being sons and therefore heirs. They've not quite thought it through, have they? Sigh. When will they listen to women? When will we feel included in Christ's Church?

“When a pastoral leader is sexual with someone in their congregation, we must immediately look at this as adult clergy sexual abuse. The fact that we often call it an affair circumvents many of the deeper issues that have allowed the abuse to occur”

I'm sure someone needs to hear this..

Which is a more Christ-like response?

Children in care are treated as second-class citizens—this is an undeniable truth. When we allow vulnerable teenagers to live in squalor, surrounded by dangerous adults, it speaks louder than words ever could. Why are so many children neglected and abused in care? The answer is

Most definitely keep it. Perfect place for a Christmas tree!

I love the simple, clear, compelling exposition of the role of significant women who played pivotal roles in Jesus' work and mission. Jesus' Female Disciples - Do Christians Have To Rethink Their Faith? | F... youtu.be/17QWDhomle8?si… via YouTube

Alice McDermott: The all-male priesthood of the Catholic Church has become an outward sign of inner corruption. commonwealmagazine.org/why-not-women

The free Helpline, Website and Safer Custody portal for prisoners’ families and significant others is Prisoners' Families Helpline . We are open. If you have a loved one in prison, you are not alone. The service is provided by Pact Pact, on behalf of HMPPS .

I have created a space on my website for children, young people & carers to tell me what they think about growing up in England, what they would do if they were Prime Minister & their hopes & ambitions for 2025 & beyond. Have your say childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-conver…. #TheBigConversation

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County Lines first hand experience. This could happen to any child.

Still listening to these in Christmastide. Easy to listen to. Powerful message. player.captivate.fm/episode/bc19ec…

Whitewashing the uncomfortable parts of the past doesn't just affect Black stories. For example, you can't fully appreciate how a peanut farmer from Plains, GA became a beloved president unless you know TRUE Black History. The unwhitewashed history of Jimmy Carter: A thread.

When a woman escapes from an abusive situation we offer protection. Why do we see it differently with children needing to escape danger?

Used. Abused. Refused. This man speaks truth.

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Over 1000 years ago a woman wrote this song…

“When you give some people choice, you remove it from others in this instant. I'm massively concerned for disabled people.” With social care in crisis, some “will feel they have no other choice but to end their lives if” #assistedsuicide bill becomes law. —Tanni Grey-Thompson on #BBCLauraK