Chaplains’ Chat

There is something about new beginnings after a holiday or a break. I am sure many of us had a break from work and school, even if it was for the Easter or  Anzac Day long weekend. These are two significant events in our calendar, and we quite rightly have time to reflect on these events. Both involve remembering. On Anzac Day, we remember those servicemen and women who made the ultimate sacrifice of giving their lives for the freedoms that we enjoy in this country. But we also remember so many of those who served our country during this time, perhaps not on the front line, but in such places as our hospitals. Our School Polished Pennies Service last week remembered one such lady called Bertie Lloyd, who served here in Sydney during World War 2.

At Easter, we also remember. We remember one who also sacrificed. One who gave up everything so that we might have freedom and live. Jesus died on the Cross and rose to life again so that we can be forgiven and know God now and into eternity. It is wonderful to be able to pause and remember significant events in life, and I hope we all had this opportunity over the last few weeks to do such things. In light of this, however, may we live! May we be thankful people and live lives accordingly to what has been done for us.

Rev Anthony Benn
Chaplain