I managed to do the early service on Sunday, but, to be honest, only just managed. Trying to do the whole service, with no one to assist with a Bible reading or prayers, was too much for my health -- I know for the … [Read more...]
May we place at his feet all that we are
April 22, 2011 By
On that very first Good Friday, two thousand years ago, the day that our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, a cruel and horrible death, he gave his all for us. He was willing to suffer that hideous death for us! For you … [Read more...]
That we may know eternal peace
April 10, 2011 By
The traditional name for today, The Fifth Sunday of Lent, is Passion Sunday. It marks the beginning of the last two weeks of Lent, traditionally called Passiontide. I think the Roman Catholic Church has, since 1969, … [Read more...]
How Christian is Violence?
March 28, 2011 By
In yesterday's post, I mentioned that I was due to preach at our Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion service in the evening. It went better than I feared, but not as well as I hoped. I really felt the months away, … [Read more...]
May we place at his feet all that we are
April 2, 2010 By
On that very first Good Friday, two thousand years ago, the day that our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, a cruel and horrible death, he gave his all for us. He was willing to suffer that hideous death for us! For you … [Read more...]
That we may know eternal peace
March 21, 2010 By
The traditional name for today, The Fifth Sunday of Lent, is Passion Sunday. It marks the beginning of the last two weeks of Lent, traditionally called Passiontide. I think the Roman Catholic Church has, since 1969, … [Read more...]
The New Wisdom
September 22, 2009 By
Here is the text of the sermon I preached, more or less, when I officiated for Evensong at Godmanchester on Sunday, The First Evening Prayer of Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. It was, as it always is, a great … [Read more...]
The Trouble Tree
June 20, 2009 By
The Trouble Tree I really like the way this carpenter puts the troubles of the day behind him when he gets home. Something we could, I'm sure, all learn from. Fact, fiction? Who cares? We all need a Trouble Tree! … [Read more...]
Jesus is laid in the tomb
April 11, 2009 By
Station Fourteen - Jesus is laid in the tomb - Jesus, your body is prepared for burial. Joseph gave you his own tomb. He laid your body there and rolled a large stone in front of it, then went home. What a sad … [Read more...]
Jesus is taken down from the Cross
April 10, 2009 By
Station Thirteen - Jesus is taken down from the Cross - Jesus, how brutally you were put to death. How gently you are taken from the cross. Your suffering and pain are ended, and you are put in the lap of your … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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