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Toeing the lineSixth Sunday in Ordinary time : 16 February 2020
As a practising barrister, our Assistant Priest is familiar with testing the limits of the rules when acting for his clients. But, he asks, “What purpose did The Lord intend by giving us laws?”
Family mattersFeast of the Holy Family : 29 December 2019
The Holy Family was hardly a “normal” family, yet its life holds lessons for our modern families.
Wild prophet2nd Sunday in Advent : 8 December 2019
John the Baptist was a prophet for his times – but he has much to offer us too.
Twist to the storyAll Souls : 3 November 2019
One of this morning's readings has a twist in the tail which gives some insight into God's way of helping us handle distress.
Earthly riches19th Sunday in Ordinary Time : 11 August 2019
This morning’s Gospel reading from Luke has our Assistant Priest pondering the relative merits of earthly riches and heavenly capital.
Alive and wellPentecost : 9 June 2019
As we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, Our Assistant Priest ponders the apparently increasingly secular society in which we live – and finds cause for hope.
Sorrowful farewellsEaster 6 : 26 May 2019
Saying goodbye can be sad, but as Christians we have a clear answer.
Called to serveEaster 3 : 5 May 2019
Not all of us are called to be priests, but we are all called to serve The Lord–one way or another.
Rock OperaPalm Sunday : 14 April 2019
Making spaceLent 1 : 10 March 2019
The real importance of Lent is not in the superficial changes we make for the season – no matter how hard they may be – but in creating circumstances for a more fundamental change in our life.
Hard to swallowOrdinary 7 : 24 February 2019
Our Assistant Priest uses this morning’s reading from Luke’s Gospel to examine Bible passages which are not as they seem.
Well PleasedBaptism of the Lord : 13 January 2019
As we celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord, our Assistant Priest looks at what baptism meant for Christ, and what it means for us.
FamiliesFeast of the Holy Family : 30 December 2018
From Jesus’ family to our present day families to our Church families, Father Brian considers the nature of families and how we can ensure their happiness and success.
No soft messageAdvent 3 : 16 December 2018
A look at the work of John the Baptist – a direct and plain preacher.
King of our livesFeast of Christ the King : 25 November 2018
Father Brian looks at Our Lord’s leadership style and differences to those of earthly leaders.
From Dark to LightOrdinary 30 : 28 October 2018
Struck by this morning’s reading from Mark’s Gospel, Our Assistant Priest looks at the ways we can move from darkness into light.
Two By TwoOrdinary 15 : 15 July 2018
Pondering today’s Gospel reading, Our Deacon considers the importance of togetherness in our Christian walk.
Mothering UsMothering Sunday : 11 March 2018
Our guest preacher – a Saint’s parishioner – looks at the essences of motherhood, how they appear in all of us and are fundamental to the Church.
Found in the wildernessAdvent 2 : 10 December 2017
A guest preacher considers the importance of the wilderness – physical or metaphorical – in our spiritual development.
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