So today I publish the Stations of the Resurrection resources for week 6 beginning with a reflection, and then a contemplative practice in audio and written form. I hope you find these helpful. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu... open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

A contemplative reflection for those who are speaking and teaching on Sunday. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Today’s contemplative book promotion is by Olivier Clement who draws together original desert fathers texts to explore the basis of understanding Christian spirituality as a basis for Christian contemplative practice. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

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Personal reflection on finding resurrection hope in the darker sides of life particularity loneliness. A personal exploration and reflection of Colossians 1. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those following my stations of the resurrection exploring a resurrection consciousness inspired by Thomas Merton, please find the reflection and contemplative practice are published today for next week. substack.com/@ianjmobsby/... substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

For those speaking or teaching this Sunday a contemplative reflection of the gospel text for the 3rd May 2026 open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Here is my Saturday book review this time of the Boff brothers and their intro to liberation theology critical of we are serious about the resurrection. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Writing from the heart and sharing my story and questions around resurrection spirituality and the reality of physical impairment and disability. There’s lots of new writing on disability theology and here is my little contribution to this today. substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

So today I have published the next two resources for week 4 of the resurrection consciousness and stations of the resurrection inspired by Thomas Merton. the reflection and questions here: open.substack.com/pub/postsecu... And the contemplative practice here: open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Here is the contemplative reflection on the gospel text for this Sunday particularly for those who are speaking, writing or teaching. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

My first ever published book on mission, contextual mission drawing on participative action reflection and practical theology. Still has a place today. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

A slightly cheeky but I think important take on why contemplative based Christianity is so important in a world of increased brutality, fundamentalism and nationalism. So this is post aimed at exploring why Contemplative Christianity is important and what it is. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Here is the next reflection as part of the stations of the resurrection looking at a resurrection contemplative consciousness inspired by Thomas Merton & scriptural texts. There is a contemplative practice that connects to this week. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

The Emmaus Road story is deeply contemplative and rich in resurrection spirituality. Check out this reflection from a conversation with a friend which I hope is particularly helpful for those preaching and teaching on Sunday. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

My last piece of writing in the human sexuality series, particularly focusing on same sex attraction, here are my final comments on the subject open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

reflection for the second week of Easter for those taking part in our Easter Stations of the Resurrection inspired by Thomas Merton’s writing. join us in this season. Please note this goes with the contemplative practice published today again for use from Sunday. substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

The fulfilment of our Holy Week spiritual journey arrives with the shock of the resurrection when all things have changed/ some reflections for Easter Sunday. substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

The culmination of the domination system laid bear, and a purposeful Jesus sees this through to the mystery of longed for liberation, before the silence of change that was not visible for the rest of Tridiuum. A Good Friday devotional reflection. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Some deep reflections on the emotions for dramatic liturgy that expresses the deep love of God for today in Holy Week. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Reflections for contemplatively focused Christian’s for the Wednesday of Holy Week. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Reflections for Monday of Holy Week exploring the significance of Jesus’ passion drawing on the Gospel of John. The disconnection becomes more apparent as Jesus pursues the values of the Beatitudes and the establishment of Gods Kin-dom open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Looking for contemplative content for Holy Week, Triduum and Easter? Check this out substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

Here I share an overview reflection before entering into Holy Week tomorrow. There will be a daily contemplative reflection drawing on the Gospel John keeping the focus on Incarnational theology and understandings. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Here is the final contemplative practice to go alongside the study of the beatitudes for Lent; and in this transition from Lent into Holy Week. I hope this ends a fruitful time for those of you who have delved into the Beatitudes from a contemplative perspective. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

This post continues the contemplative focus on the Beatitudes which shift to the consequence of living this way modelled by Jesus into the challenge of Holy Week. this reflection & study aims to open the shift from Lent to Holy Week. substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

A contemplative reflection on Palm Sunday from a contemplative perspective. Check out the daily reflections next week to enter fully into the spirituality of the season. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Here is the audio and written contemplative practice for use from Sunday on the continuing series on the Beatitudes and in particular Blessed are the Peacemakers and the Persecuted. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

In this post I look at the 3 views on this subject and a dive into what we mean by covenant & then look again in scripture at the stories of same sex intimacy including Jesus’ encounter of the Centurion, as the Greek words do allude to things not seen English. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

the 5th instalment of the study of the beatitudes. This continues to unpack a contemplative understanding of a way live out of the source of all love, even when this starts to challenge the world and the domination system that pervades all cultures and nations. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those speaking or teaching on Sunday from the lectionary gospel, here is a heart felt contemplative reflection. substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

Here is the audio practice for the 4th week of Lent kicking off on Sunday. This contemplative practice fuses a more ignatian creative imaginative form combined with an exploration of the deep meaning of the next 2 two profound sentences of the Beatitudes. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those speaking or teaching on Sunday from the lectionary gospel - here is a contemplative interpretation. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Written this from the heart and sharing it hoping to help others.... Blessed Are the Fuckups Like Me: The Beatitudes for Ordinary People Holding onto Hope open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those speaking or teaching, a contemplative and spiritual reflection on the gospel text for the 3rd Sunday of Lent. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Here is the second audio contemplative prayer practice for 2nd week of Lent starting Sunday for 6 days. This accompanies the reflection and reflection questions that went live on Thursday on the Beatitudes Blessed are those that mourn for they shall be comforted. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

So here is the second Lent reflection and group questions to begin on Sunday following the one from last week. Much spiritual context to explore here. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those who are speaking and teaching this Sunday like me, here is a deep reflection on the lectionary gospel for the second Sunday of Lent. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those seeking a more contemplative focus for Lent look no further. For 6 wks I will explore the spiritual meaning of the beatitudes on Thurs & then a contemplative practice on Sats before the week starts on Sunday here is the 1st & group questions. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those speaking or preaching on Sunday for the 1st Sunday of Lent, here is a contemplative reflection on the Gospel lectionary text. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

A reflection in preparation for Ash Weds the beginning of Lent tomorrow. If you are speaking or taking part in an Ash Weds service, reflecting on the significance of the season, this is for you. This contains a reflection, group questions & a prayer practice. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

This contemplative prayer practice is to help with the wounds of feeling rejected and surrendering this to God. There is a word and audio version for you to use. Many of us carry this from past experience or the ongoing consequences of a difficult and broken world. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Rejection is one of the hardest things to face spirituality & emotionally. When you loose friendships or when family members decide they don’t want you in their lives it is so hard not to feel deep shame and pain from this. Here is a little reflection. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those preaching and speaking about Jesus’ transfiguration on Sunday - here is a contemplative reflection on the lectionary gospel text. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Shame is dehabilitating & a block to health, wellbeing and a deep contemplative practice. Many carry shame from life experience affecting us in ways we are unconscious of. This prayer practice on substack following a post on Thursday about the spirituality of shame. substack.com/@ianjmobsby/...

The focus on shame this week follows last weeks focus on wellbeing and the deep issues and problems that Shame causes. Many of us carry this deeply and it creates a disconnect with God and in our inner life. Check out this contemplative reflection open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

For those speaking or teaching on Sunday here is a contemplative reflection of the lectionary gospel text. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Update on what resources are available through my contemplative focused substack in Epiphany and soon Lent. Check this out! substack.com/profile/3036...

Today’s contemplative prayer practice seeks to help people experience the love of God from within. open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...

Continuing my Friday series of exploring a deeper understanding of human sexuality, I look at a covenant theological & contemplative approach & address the three different stances of how Christians sees same sex attraction. Written from a more inclusive perspective open.substack.com/pub/postsecu...