Tag: Sermon

The Trinity: The music that holds you:
Blessed are you standing at the edge of mystery, trying to name what cannot be contained…

‘Add to Playlist: the Sound of the Spirit’ looks at Pentecost through the lens of the popular Radio 4 music programme…

Paul tells us that God is not far from each one of us. Jesus tells us that the Spirit will be in you. And the Ezra Collective reminds us that you have been given feet for dancing.

So, we come back to where we began: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Not because life will be simple. Not because loss will not come. Not because questions will be answered quickly…

I sometimes wonder about the person the Gospel never mentions. Because the Gospel tells us something intriguing about Thomas. He’s called the Twin.

‘What ifs?’ looks at the implications of two opposites of what actually happened. The first is if Christ had avoided the cross. The second is if he had not been raised from the dead.

On Monday, the house was filled with fragrance. Yesterday, the seed fell into the earth. Tonight, it is night. John…

‘Glory in the dark earth – or “Light of a Clear Blue Morning”‘ looks at the arrival of the Greeks, who wanted to see Jesus, and seeds which must first be buried to bear fruit.

In the first of three Holy Week sermons, ‘Costly love – or “I will always love you”‘ – takes a look at Mary as she pours everything out, and a house filled with perfume.

Thelma Schoonmaker reminded us that editing is not about cutting things out randomly. It is about deciding what the audience must see, what they must sit with, and what they are not allowed to escape too quickly. In that sense, I believe that film editing has something very important to tell us about Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

May the breath of God find you in every valley where hope has grown thin. When the ground beneath you
feels scattered with dry bones and the silence seems deeper than prayer, may the quiet wind of the Spirit stir the dust of life again.

This reflection on Mothering Sunday explores the complexities of motherhood, with themes of love, loss, and trust. It highlights that genuine care involves letting go and that motherhood transcends biology, fostering community and grace in vulnerability.

We reflect on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, drawing parallels to contemporary conflicts like those involving Iran. We emphasise the importance of understanding shared humanity, honest dialogue, and patience in fostering peace. Ultimately, transformation arises from individuals crossing boundaries and engaging directly.

Lent signifies a journey of faith, calling for trust in God amidst uncertainty. Abram’s obedience and Nicodemus’s quest for understanding highlight the promise of transformation through divine love.

Who gets which verbs? Who acts, who reacts, who speaks, who listens? Which verbs come as a surprise – and which are conspicuously missing?