I will publish the sermons as I preach them, the latest at the top. (I schedule sermons just before the … More
Month: March 2018
Reading ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’: a guide
When the new edition of the complete works of John of the Cross came out last year (review/note from me … More
Alton Abbey Incense – a review
Alton Abbey Incense is available online HERE. We are having an extension built at St James House, the diocesan office … More
Behold: this is a revolution – Sermon for Lent 5
St Agnes, Ullet Road, Liverpool, 18 March, 2018, Lent 5 (B) Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalms 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 12:20-33 [While it is my … More
Mothering Sunday: Blessing of Flowers and Simnel Cake
The posting of a blessing for daffodils on Mother’s Day created some discussion and comment on Facebook and Twitter. I … More
Mothering Sunday: Blessing of Daffodils
This Mothering Sunday, in common with many Anglican clergy, I shall be blessing daffodils at two Masses. I can’t resist a … More
Prayers for Lent: Litany of Humility
O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me. From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus. From the desire … More
There is no Lent without Fasting: Fasting the Mother of Prayer
There is no Lent without fasting. Alexander Schmemann O may our inmost hearts be pure, From thoughts of folly kept … More
New Wine: a gift for the whole church
It is an exciting time to be part of the Church of England. A thought that occurred to me several … More