This article first appeared in the June 2017 issue of our parish magazine.
Although widely chosen as an anthem to be sung at weddings, the words of Panis Angelicus were originally written by St Thomas Aquinas for the feast of Corpus Christi. … More Panis Angelicus – Aquinas (1225-1274)/Franck (1822-1890)
I wonder how many of us can remember doing a three legged race at school? Our teachers might have divided the class into pairs – or, less likely at my school, we got to choose our partner … More The Yoke of Jesus
he music for this Ascension Day hymn was composed by Michael Praetorius (1571 – 1621); the words written by Arthur Russell (1806-74) are … More The Lord Ascendeth up on High
This morning Sue spoke of how Jesus urges us to give generously, pray often and fast regularly – and to do all three in secret. You can listen again here … More Do Good in Secret
Today is Trinity Sunday. The Sunday that has struck fear into many a curate’s heart when they realise it’s their turn to preach! I wonder how many of us scratch our heads and wonder how to explain the Holy Trinity when somebody asks about it who is curious about our faith and our teachings? … More Trinity Sunday
Our 21st century minds like to have explanations, to rationalise things. We like to know and understand. Ours is not an age which goes in for story-telling, apart from crime dramas and soap operas. Even then the stories have to make sense … More Ascension Day
Last Monday afternoon, a group of us from Prestwich met at The Christie to present the banner that had been made by the inter-faith sewing group. It was a truly joyous time affirming the relationships that had been built between faith groups in the community as well as the wonderful work of The Christie … More Ascension Sunday
I don’t know about you, but when I hear the words “Don’t worry” I am automatically suspicious. What, I ask myself, might there be to worry about. … More Don’t Worry – we have a home with Jesus
What do we think of when we hear the word “community”?
Do we think of our families, our schools, our church or groups that we belong to? Is it a sense of people that we already know or could it be a wider group of people linked in some way that we are yet to meet? … More Community
This morning’s sermon was split, and ‘wrapped around’ the gospel reading, which was John 15:1-15. You can listen to Rev Deborah’s reflection and sermon here … More I Am The Vine
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