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...]
Epiphany of the Lord
January 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I was able to take Holy Communion to another of the retirement homes in Godmanchester on Wednesday. With it being so close to Epiphany, I thought they might appreciate an Epiphany service. I did a short homily for them, … [Read more...]
Who do you say that I am?
August 23, 2011 By
I am in the middle of a really busy, for me, spell at Godmanchester. It was the early service for me on Sunday, and will be again next week, all being well. We generally have a shorter sermon at the 8.00 service. It … [Read more...]
Doubt and Faith
July 5, 2011 By
As I mentioned in last Tuesday's post, if all went according to plan, I would be preaching again at the early service on Sunday. Well, all went according to plan, and I did get to preach. Here's the sermon, … [Read more...]
Deepen our faithfulness to you
July 3, 2011 By
When I think of phrases such as this one, “deepen our faithfulness to you”, from the Collect for The Second Sunday after Trinity, my thoughts are often drawn to another remembered phrase, “I believe, help my … [Read more...]
Watch with him through the night of suffering
April 21, 2011 By
When I’m feeling particularly self-righteous and holier-than-thou, I sometimes think to myself that, had I been with Jesus before his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:32-42), when the disciples were asked to … [Read more...]
Take A Step — He will never abandon you
April 20, 2011 By
I should have been presiding and preach at Evensong in Godmanchester on Palm Sunday. Sadly, I wasn't able to because my health decided to get in the way again. It wasn't my usual problems, but, with similar symptoms, was … [Read more...]
Grant us the faith to love you
April 17, 2011 By
Faith is an amazing gift from God. When the Candidates are Presented in the Common Worship Baptism service, we're reminded by the president, as they address the whole congregation, that, “Faith is the gift of God to … [Read more...]
Without you we are lost
February 13, 2011 By
Have you ever experienced a wilderness time? A few years ago I went through what I think of as 'my wilderness years'. To be honest, I hope you haven't, and never do, experience such a wilderness time. It isn't a good … [Read more...]
Know ourselves to be your beloved children
January 9, 2011 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 yes, … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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