In his annual address, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, focuses on the value of young people in our society. That's something it's all too easy to forget when we see so much negative publicity. But not … [Read more...]
To the beginning of another year
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I have, over the last few years, written a kind of review and look forward type post to usher in the new year. I'm not doing that this year: my head is all over the place following the death of a close family member over … [Read more...]
Turn away from those habits which harm our bodies
February 6, 2011 By
It isn't every year that we get to use today's Collect on a Sunday. We usually see this Collect for the Fifth Sunday before Lent used as weekday Collect for the weekdays following Candlemas until the first of the … [Read more...]
To the beginning of another year
January 1, 2011 By
Today we are celebrating the beginning of another new year. I wonder what 2011 will hold for us, and whether it will be better, or worse, than 2010. It’s probably just as well that, at this early start to the year, … [Read more...]
The Archbishop’s New Year Message 2010
January 2, 2010 By
This new year message from the Archbishop of Canterbury has been on YouTube since Christmas Eve, but I'd somehow managed to miss it. It is worth listening to, as all of his videos published on YouTube are, even though we … [Read more...]
To the beginning of another year
January 1, 2010 By
Today marks the beginning of another new year. I wonder what 2010 holds for us, and how it might compare to the year just gone by. It's probably just as well that, at this early start to the year, none of can really know … [Read more...]
Auld Lang Syne
December 31, 2009 By
I suspect the video below will bring a tear to a few people's eyes -- especially if they're Scottish and away from home. Auld Lang Syne on December 31st will do it for my Scottish wife, as will the skirl of the bagpipes. … [Read more...]
The Wealth that is our Fellow Human Beings
January 1, 2009 By
The Wealth that is our Fellow Human Beings The Archbishop of Canterbury has recorded his New Year message. In the message, Dr Williams asks us to consider the importance placed on material wealth, to 'turn outwards' … [Read more...]
To the beginning of another year
January 1, 2009 By
To the beginning of another year A very happy and blessed New Year to all readers! And so we come to the beginning of another new year. I wonder what 2009 holds for us, how will it compare to the year just gone by? … [Read more...]
God doesn’t do waste
January 1, 2008 By
The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message I thought this years message from Dr Rowan Williams was very good, and thought-provoking. I especially liked the quote I've used, partially, for the title of this post. … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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