Thinking about this historic day, my attention has been focused ontwo pictures in my study. The first is a water-colour of a villagechurch surrounded by fields with mountains in the background. Thechurchyard, with its low dry-stone wall, is where my parents areburied (my father saw active service in the 1st World War). In acorner of … [Read more…]
From the Vicar…Dear brothers and sisters,The following is part of a sermon entitled ‘Death, the King of Terrors,’ by Canon Henry Scott Holland. The sermon was preached at St Paul’s Cathedral, London, in May 1910 after the death of King Edward VII. I have found this ‘poem’ very helpful over the years. For people who … [Read more…]
Yesterday, we had an absolutely amazing animal service attended by over 15 dogs, 4 cats, 1 lamb, and 1 rabbit. Check out the pictures from the special day!
Letter My dear brothers and sisters,Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.The request of the two brothers can be understood to be about power and control, about who is the top dog. It speaks of the allure of power, of being close to those who … [Read more…]
The short section of Oxford Tce from Durham Street to access the St Michael’s carpark area will be fully closed on Thursday 25th October. The Tuam St back entrance and the pedestrian access remain available throughout. Pre-warning signs with a range of dates from 23rd to 29th October will be placed shortly. These dates are … [Read more…]
My dear brothers and sisters,As a Church in the 21st century, we have a very complicated relationship with angels. The more materialistic understanding of our world has led many people to think that if they can’t see or touch something it can’t be real, or can’t exist. Many within the Church have this attitude. We … [Read more…]
From the Vicar… My dearest sisters and brothers, Jesus has fed five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish. This lets many of the people know he is beyond ‘ordinary’, he may indeed be a prophet. But some question it all. Some are not convinced.This leads Jesus to take the crowd to … [Read more…]
From the Vicar My dearest sisters and brothers, I have found myself saying a particular phrase several times over the last few weeks, ‘We are in the business of miracles.’ I strongly believe this, as a matter of faith, and also from my own experience. They happen in all shapes and colours, small, long, disruptive … [Read more…]
From The Vicar…. My dear brothers and sisters, The Gospel reading this Sunday covers much ground, but one small sentence from the mouth of Jesus has always struck me: Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while. He is speaking to the first disciples after they have returned from their … [Read more…]
I so wanted to include this quote in last week’s sermon on the Trinity, but there really wasn’t the space or the right place for it, but it really spoke to me and I wanted to share it with you. To me it is such an image full of love and the fact that the … [Read more…]
