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...]
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...]
You send the gospel to the ends of the earth
January 30, 2011 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...]
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...]
Darts
January 8, 2011 By
I have been really enjoying watching some of the BDO World Darts Championship on the TV this week. It's a sport I've always enjoyed watching, and even enjoyed playing for a number of years. I was never especially good, … [Read more...]
Find him in those in need
January 2, 2011 By
The picture with this post is a part of one of my favourite windows at Godmanchester Church. We are fortunate enough to have some really good Victorian stained glass in the church. This particular one is above the St Ann … [Read more...]
Mary waited for the birth of your Son
December 19, 2010 By
Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Just a few more 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 was … [Read more...]
Friday Foto
December 17, 2010 By
This is a picture of the three figures on top of the Rood Screen at Godmanchester Church. The figure of the crucified Jesus is called the “Rood”, hence the name of the screen. The other two figures are, the … [Read more...]
You sent John the Baptist to prepare the way of your Son
December 12, 2010 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 less than two weeks away! John the Baptist was a bit of … [Read more...]
We may be ready to receive him
December 5, 2010 By
Last week, in my reflection on the Collect, I talked about being prepared to meet God through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and the somewhat confusing subject of God's judgement. This week, the Second Sunday of … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
Elizabeth Jackson on 