Today, The Second Sunday before Lent, our Collect encourages us to think about the Creation. It would be good for all of us to think more about creation sometimes. And that doesn’t always have to encompass the thorny … [Read more...]
You send the gospel to the ends of the earth
January 27, 2013 by
Communications technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, and at the same time, become easier to use. As a result, the world appears to be becoming a much smaller place than it once was. And in many ways that is … [Read more...]
Your Son proclaimed good news to the poor
January 20, 2013 by
I wonder where you would put yourself if I asked you whether you were rich, poor, or in between. The chances are you would do the same as me, and say, "in between". We know that in a global context our access to clean … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 13, 2013 by
Jesus’ baptism marks for him much the same as baptism does for anyone. It marks a new stage in life, a beginning — a launching into a new life and ministry. That’s what all baptism’s signify, mine, yours, and … [Read more...]
Led the Magi by a star
January 6, 2013 by
On this feast of The Epiphany we remember especially the visit of the Magi, the Wise Men, to the stable at Bethlehem to see the new baby. We don't really know much about the Magi, not even their number or names; although … [Read more...]
To the beginning of another year
January 1, 2013 by
Wishing all who read this blog a Happy New Year. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you head into 2013. May we all find ways of living the rest of our lives to the honour and glory of God. I've been playing … [Read more...]
Eternal unity of perfect love
December 30, 2012 by
This phrase, “eternal unity of perfect love”, from the Collect for the First Sunday of Christmas, sums up rather well in its five words just what the God I try to serve is all about. God exists outside of time, or … [Read more...]
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth
December 25, 2012 by
Kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth. These are the words that started this blog five years ago (2007). They come from our Collect for this most wonderful of days, Christmas Day. Heaven touches earth at the birth … [Read more...]
Mary waited for the birth of your Son
December 23, 2012 by
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Just a couple of days to go and we'll be celebrating, with Mary, the birth of the Christ-child. I wonder if we're fully prepared: probably not, not here at least. I wonder if Mary … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way
December 16, 2012 by
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. It’s a day when we, traditionally, think about John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus’ coming at Christmas — now just over a week away! John the Baptist was a bit of a … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 19) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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