He was born in a barn, his father a carpenter, and his mother a decent woman, but they were of no significance, and certainly couldn’t have afforded to give a boy a private education. And yet, as a teenager, he was arguing the toss with his elders and betters in the council chamber … More The Son of God
Every Wednesday in Lent we will bring you an appropriate Lenten reading. Today Rev Sue reads for you “Judas’ Story” by Stephen Cottrell … More Lent Readings
Every Tuesday and Thursday in Lent we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today Reader Christine talks about Station 12: Jesus speaks to his mother … More Stations of the Cross 12
He stands in the temple court, can hear the cries of the lambs being slaughtered. Can smell the blood and hear the flapping of the wings of pigeons. Money rattles, and sacrifices change hands … More Sacrifice
Every Sunday, Monday and Friday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. As yesterday was Palm Sunday, today Tom and Carol sing for you “Ride on, Ride on in Majesty” … More Lent Hymns
Today is Palm Sunday, and the beginning of Holy Week. Carol and Tom sing this anthem for you … More Lenten Anthems
Every Saturday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten anthem. As tomorrow is Palm Sunday, Carol and Tom sing this beautiful anthem for you … More Lenten Anthems
Every Sunday, Monday and Friday in Lent we are pleased to offer you an appropriate Lenten hymn. Today Carol and Tom sing for you “Praise to the Holist in the Height” … More Lent Hymns
There are so many times when I have been preaching and you look at the passages and think oh great what are we going to do with this one. That was pretty much my though when I saw todays gospel but… I am not going to shy away from it, as I’ve said myself from this spot, we can’t avoid what Jesus says just because it’s a bit difficult but I’m not going to start with it … More Finding the message in the difficult words of Jesus
Every Tuesday and Thursday in Lent we will bring you a short reflection based on one of the Stations of the Cross. Today ALM Andrew talks about Station 11: Jesus is nailed to the cross … More Stations of the Cross 11
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