Tui Motu InterIslands Magazine



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  2. Healed and Called — Mark 1: 29-31

    Elaine Wainwright and Ann Gilroy suggest that when the mother-in-law is healed by Jesus in Mark 1:29-31 she is also called to follow ... Read more…
  3. Mother Pleads for Her Daughter — Matthew 15:21-28

    Elaine Wainwright interprets the story of the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28. Read more…
  4. Sowing the Seeds — Matthew 13:1-22

    Elaine Wainwright gives an ecological reading of the parable of the sower, Matthew 13:1-22. Read more…
  5. Bread of Life for the World — John 3:16-18; John 6:51-58

    Elaine Wainwright offers an ecological reading of two extracts from John's Gospel — John 3:16-18 and John 6:51-58. Read more…
  6. SCRIPTURE: I Am Sending You

    Elaine Wainwright suggests how the readings for Pentecost Sunday can encourage us to work together for Earth in this COVID-19 world. Read more…
  7. New Way of Seeing — Luke 24:13-35

    In her interpretation of the Emmaus Story in Luke 24:13-35 Elaine Wainwright suggest we open our eyes to see resurrection in the world ... Read more…
  8. From Death to Life — John 11:37-45

    Elaine Wainwright reads the story of the raising of Lazarus from the dead, John 11:37-45, from an ecological perspective. Read more…
  9. Turn Again — Joel 2:12-18 and Matthew 6:1-6;16:18

    Elaine Wainwright offers an ecological reading of the Ash Wednesday readings Joel 2:12-18 and Matthew 6:1-6; 16-18. Read more…
  10. Burning Land Will Become a Pool — Isaiah 35:1-10

    In an ecological reading of Isaiah 35:1-10 Elaine Wainwright explains how paralysing hopelessness can change to active hope. Read more…
  11. Do Justice For Earth — Sirach 35:12-14; 16-19

    Elaine Wainwright suggests that we read Sirach with protection and love of all creation in mind. Read more…
  12. Consciousness of the Cosmos — Proverbs 8:22-31; Colossians 1:15-20; John 6:41-51

    Elaine Wainwright suggests readings and activities to raise our consciousness of Earth and the cosmos during the Sea-son of Creation. Read more…
  13. Avoiding Foolishness — Luke 12:13-21

    Elaine Wainwright says that human centredness can distort our capacity to recognise that Earth's resources belong to all life. Read more…
  14. Our Daily Bread — Luke 11:1-4

    Elaine Wainwright suggests how we can pray the Our Father in this time of ecological crisis. Read more…
  15. Listen to the Voice of Sophia — Proverbs 8:22-31

    Elaine Wainwright focuses on Sophia's song of delight in creation in Proverbs 8:22-31. Read more…
  16. Peace in the Universe — John 14:23-29

    Elaine Wainwright suggests that the latest space discoveries invite us to read John 14:23-29 with a whole new appreciation of love and ... Read more…
  17. Resurrection is God Acting Now — Luke 14:1-12

    Elaine Wainwright suggests that we read the resurrection story of Luke 24:1-12 as the culmination of Jesus's life and death and as ... Read more…
  18. Loss and Restoration — Luke 15:1-32

    Elaine Wainwright gives an ecological reading of the parable of the Lost Son in Luke 15:11-32. Read more…
  19. Anointed to Act Justly — Luke 4:14-20

    Elaine Wainwright reads Luke 4:14-20 ecologically, pointing to our invitation to respond to the Spirit poured on us to do justice in ... Read more…
  20. God Will Lead Us — Baruch 5:1-9

    Elaine Wainwright introduces the prophet Baruch encouraging the Hebrew exiles with God’s promise of their return to and restoration of ... Read more…
  21. Blessed Living in Our Times: Matthew 5:1-12

    Elaine Wainwright describes how the Matthean beatitudes 5:1-12 hold the key to relationships which will help us care for the whole ... Read more…
  22. Created to Serve and Preserve Earth — Genesis 2: 18-24

    Elaine Wainwright reads the very familiar Genesis 2 text of the creation showing humanity’s responsibility to serve and preserve the ... Read more…
  23. Burning Sand Shall Become a Pool — Isaiah 35:1-10

    Elaine Wainwright suggests that the poetry of Isaiah offers the human community an incentive to change our behav-iour towards Earth’s ... Read more…
  24. Read the Signs of the Times —Revelation 11:19; 12:1-6, 10-12

    Elaine Wainwright introduces the apocalyptic writing in the Book of Revelation and urges us to read the signs of life and death in our ... Read more…
  25. Goodness and Sincerity of Heart — Wisdom 1:1, 607, 12-15; 2:23-24

    Elaine Wainwright introduces the Book of Wisdom and points to how wise living today involves caring for all life — Wis 1:1, 6-7, 12-15; 2... Read more…
  26. Relationships Disrupted — Genesis 3:7-15

    Elaine Wainwright points to ecological questions we can reflect on when we read Genesis 3:7-15. Read more…
  27. Keep the Rule to Keep the Earth — Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40

    Elaine Wainwright shows how Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 challenges us to radical conversion so that we may keep Earth as our home. Read more…
  28. A New Time for Everything: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT interprets the well-known text Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 from an ecological perspective Read more…
  29. New Way of Being with Earth — Jeremiah 31:31-34

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT says that listening to the prophet Jeremiah 31:31-34 during Lent can bring us to a new relationship with Earth. Read more…
  30. Return with all Your Heart — Joel 2:12-18

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT interprets Joel 2:12–18, the first reading of Ash Wednesday, as an invitation to become involved in restoring ... Read more…
  31. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel 1:18-25

    Matthew 1: 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before ... Read more…
  32. An Ecological Reading of Matthew 25:31–46

     ELAINE WAINWRIGHT points to the ecological impact of the parable of the goats and sheep in Matthew 25:31–46 as calling us to care for ... Read more…
  33. An Ecological Reading of Matthew 24:1–14

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT suggests a way of thinking about the “end time” accounts as our challenge to develop ethical integrity now.  Read more…
  34. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel— 16: 21-27; 18:15-35; 20:1-16

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT provides ecological insights into each of the Sunday gospel readings during September, the Season of Creation.  Read more…
  35. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel 16:13-20

    Matthew 16:13-20 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the ... Read more…
  36. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel 15: 21-28

    Matthew 15: 21 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 Just then a Canaanite woman from that region ... Read more…
  37. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel — 13:1-9

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT takes a close look at the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:1-9 and points to aspects which provide a fuller ... Read more…
  38. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel 10:1, 5-13

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT shows how the central proclamation of Matthew’s Gospel 10:1, 5-13 invites us into a new relationship with the ... Read more…
  39. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel 5:1-12

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT provides a fresh approach to understanding the Beatitudes in her interpretation of Matthew 5:1–12.  Read more…
  40. An Ecological Reading of Matthew’s Gospel 1:1-23

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT explains how the opening verses of the Gospel of Matthew (Mt 1:1-23) situate Jesus in the Earth and cosmological ... Read more…
  41.  Reading Luke 1:39–56 Ecologically

    Through a close reading of Luke 1:39-56 ELAINE WAINWRIGHT draws attention to the ecological context of the meeting of the pregnant ... Read more…
  42. Reading Luke 8:4-8 Ecologically

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT points out all the players in the parable of the sower and invites readers to listen and reflect on the ecological ... Read more…
  43. Reading Luke 20:45-21:11 Ecologically: Part Nine

    ELAINE WAINWRIGHT shows how apocalyptic eschatology in the final section of Jesus’ teaching in Luke invites us to practice today what ... Read more…
  44. Reading Luke 18:35–43 Ecologically: Part  Eight

    Elaine Wainwright interpreting Luke 18:35-43 alerts the ecological reader to the sense of human superiority that could limit our ... Read more…
  45. Reading the Gospel of Luke 12:22-31 Ecologically: Part Seven

    Elaine Wainwright reads Luke 12:22–31 and alerts the ecological reader to the sense of human superiority that could limit our ... Read more…
  46. Reading Luke’s Gospel 13:6-17 with Ecological Eyes - Part Six

    In the sixth part of the series Elaine Wainwright interprets Luke 13:6-17 showing the importance of the principle of Sabbath for the ... Read more…
  47. Reading Luke’s Gospel 10:38-42 with Ecological Eyes - Part Five

    In the fifth part of the series Elaine Wainwright interprets the story of Martha and Mary, pointing out the time, space and social ... Read more…
  48. Reading Luke’s Gospel 8:40-56 with Ecological Eyes - Part Four

    In the fourth part of the series Elaine Wainwright writes of relationships restored by touch and healing in the lives of a woman and a ... Read more…
  49. Reading Luke’s Gospel 24-1-12 with Ecological Eyes - Part Three

    In part three of her series Elaine Wainwright writes of the experience of resurrection in Luke 24:1-12 as Jesus breaking open ... Read more…
  50. Reading Luke’s Gospel 5:1-11 with Ecological Eyes- Part Two

    In part two of her series Elaine Wainwright points to how time of day, place, materials and characters all contribute to understanding ... Read more…
  51. Reading Luke’s Gospel 1:1-4 with Ecological Eyes - Part 1

    In the first part of this new series Elaine Wainwright interprets the Lucan prologue Luke 1:1-4 together with the commissioning of ... Read more…
  52. Part Eleven: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel 

    In the final part in the series Elaine Wainwright looks at Mark 16: 6–7 and points us back to Galilee to where the story started. Read more…
  53. Part Ten: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In this tenth part in the series Elaine Wainwright remembers the story of the woman who pours costly perfumed ointment on Jesus’ head ... Read more…
  54. Part Nine: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In the ninth part in this series Elaine Wainwright reads Mark 11:1-10; 15-19 showing how the carnival-like story-telling upends the ... Read more…
  55. Part Eight: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In the eighth part in this series Elaine Wainwright reads Mark 10:17-30 pointing to the clues that draw the reader into the ecological ... Read more…
  56. Part Seven: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In this seventh part in the series Elaine Wainwright focuses our attention on time, location and the permeable space between human and ... Read more…
  57. Part Six: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In this sixth part in the series Elaine Wainwright focuses our attention on place and time in Jesus’ feeding of the five thousand in ... Read more…
  58. Part Five: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In this fifth part in the series Elaine Wainwright unpacks the story of the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7:24-30 Read more…
  59. Part Four: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In this fourth part in the series Elaine Wainwright uncovers the subversive message in the parable of the sower in Mark 4:1-9. Read more…
  60. Part Three: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    In this third article in the series Elaine Wainwright explores Mark 3:20-27 and the New Testament worldview as a way of ... Read more…
  61. Part Two: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel 

    Elaine Wainwright explores Mark 1:29-39 in this second article in the series. Read more…
  62. Part One: An Ecological Reading of Mark's Gospel

    We begin a journey of eleven articles reflecting with Elaine Wainwright on the gospel of Mark from an ecological perspective. As ... Read more…