A reflection on John 12:21
Lord, we want to see Jesus
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“Do not be afraid.”
A reflection on the common phrase: “Do not be afraid”.
In Response to the Assisted Dying Bill
A Priest in the Church of England reflects on the Assisted Dying Bill and its associated issues.
What is the Music of the Bible?
Someone on Twitter asked me “What would you say is the music of the Bible?”
This is my response.
A Prayer for Universities and Students
Last night I was leading Evensong at St John’s College, Durham in the UK. The following is the prayer for the university during the intercessions — posted here for ease of sharing.
Joy and… judgement?
Lent has now begun.And it started for me, as it does for many Christians, by being marked with ash on my forehead in the sign of the cross. Memento Mori. Remember you are but dust, and to dust you shall return. It’s a poignant reminder that over the centuries Lent has been a penitential time of […]
When Symbolism Flirts: the odd relationship between Christian and Pagan symbols
Symbols are everything. If you doubt that then think of the strength of feeling which is evooked by the American Flag — both positive and negative. Land of hope and freedom, or symbol of the armed forces occupying your land? How about the Swastika? Once a symbol of good fortune and the perpetual rise and fall of […]
#DecemberOfDiscipline: Training to be a Priest
Context This post is written primarily for the group of 200+ men participating in #DecemberOfDiscipline. Initiated by Hunter Drew of TheFamilyAlpha blog and author of #31DtM (31 Days to Masculinity), #DecemberOfDiscipline is a month long series of challenges aimed at helping men to reclaim their sense of purpose and to express themselves authentically as men. […]
Moments from a Friary
In the south west of England, in the head of a valley in Dorset where there once was a farm, there is a Friary — Hilfield Friary. Four days ago after a 7 hour plus journey, I arrived here into a world where life passes at that pace which is both fast and leisurely. Four times a […]
The Complete #MediaLit17 Chronicles
This week I have been fortunate to take part in the CODEC Annual Conference MediaLit 2017. We have covered an array of topics with a variety of speakers with different passions and areas of expertise. And I have Chronicled my experience of this the whole way through, to intentionally engage with the conference in a […]
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