Monthly Archives: April 2011

I have endeavoured to blog during Lent alongside Mark Elcocks, a member of my congregation. Mark’s blog can be found via http://www.stmichaelsb32.org.uk. I am glad Easter is here. It only makes sense if we use it as a springboard to … Continue reading →

Meanings in and around the Cross The Three Hours are for me for of the most sacred times of the Christian Calendar.

1It was before Passover, and Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and to return to the Father. He had always loved his followers in this world, and he loved them to the very … Continue reading →

35Jesus asked his disciples, “When I sent you out without a moneybag or a travelling bag or sandals, did you need anything?” “No!” they answered.    36Jesus told them, “But now, if you have a moneybag, take it with you. Also … Continue reading →

31When the Son of Man comes in his glory with all of his angels, he will sit on his royal throne. 32The people of all nations will be brought before him, and he will separate them, as shepherds separate their … Continue reading →

Mark 11 12When Jesus and his disciples left Bethany the next morning, he was hungry. 13From a distance Jesus saw a fig tree covered with leaves, and he went to see if there were any figs on the tree. But … Continue reading →

Booklet – Meanings – bookfold

Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day is a Day of Refreshment during the Lenten fast. I have to admit that the service at St Michael and All Angels Church this morning was fantastic. You can read more about the Church at … Continue reading →

it should have been move away from the PC rather than PCC… but there you go, any priest can dream….

I have to confess that I do get the Church Times. I always read the situations vacants column, even when not looking for another post. I sometimes, but rarely, read other parts, but hardly ever the back page interview. The … Continue reading →