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Maundy Thursday – Darkness comes Luke 22: 49-43 49 When those who were around him saw what was coming, they asked, ‘Lord, should we strike with the sword?’ 50 Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest … Continue reading →

Holy Wednesday –Patterns of darkness emerge Luke 22: 1-5 Now the festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near. 2 The chief priests and the scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for … Continue reading →

Holy Tuesday – the Consequence of Darkness Luke 21:20-24 20 ‘When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.[d] 21 Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those inside the city … Continue reading →

Holy Monday – Darkness Foretold Luke 20: 9-16 9 He began to tell the people this parable: ‘A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to tenants, and went to another country for a long time. 10 When the season … Continue reading →

Holy Week and Easter is the pivotal and most poignant week of the Christian calendar. It is a period that captures a full-range of human emotion particularly if as the people of God we attempt, difficult though it is, to … Continue reading →

This time of year is for me the most precious. This is a copy of the booklet which will be given to members of my church congregation tomorrow; well the hardy ones who will come despite the snow on the … Continue reading →

I have never ever written a response to someone else before; nor do I intend to make a habit of it. Giles Fraser offers much to the Church of England, and I usually find his Comment section in the Guardian … Continue reading →

There is every reason for optimism. That seemed to be the essential message of Archbishop Justin’s sermon at the launch of his public ministry as Primate of All England. I have to say I concur with him. It is not … Continue reading →

Those of you who have followed this a little will know doubt be aware of the trials and tribulations of Frodo, and how much he has taught me since he had his leg amputated back in December. He has adjusted … Continue reading →

In the Name of God, who is uniquely revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit If we did not have the Gospels, historians would still be able to tell us that Pontius Pilate was a ruthless governor of Palestine. From … Continue reading →