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Morning prayer for Wednesday 4 November 2026

Invocation + In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his faithful love endures for ever (Ps 106:1). Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship …

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Are Trump and Netanyahu about to nuke Iran?

The present threat to Iran and the obligation to resist nuclear violence By Rod Benson The evidence for renewed war The danger of renewed attacks on Iran demands both urgent opposition to escalation and precision about the evidence. Public reporting indicates preparations for a possible new campaign, but does not establish a decision to use …

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All Saints’ Day: Memory, communion and the hope of resurrection

Wassily Kandinsky, All Saints I (Allerheiligen I, 1911). A theological and historical reflection with reference to the Uniting Church in Australia By Rod Benson Observed on 1 November, All Saints’ Day is an annual celebration of the communion of saints, the witness of Christians across the centuries and the resurrection hope that gives Christian remembrance …

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The Jesus model of international relations

Flags of the nations outside the United Nations Building in New York City. If you’re like me, you will often read the moral teaching of Jesus in the Gospels and apply it to your personal circumstances, or your immediate social relationships. Occasionally, we might reflect on biblical teaching as it informs our democratic vote, as …

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