Serious Christianity (7): praying using the technique of The Cloud of Unknowing

“The moment is not properly an atom of time but an atom of eternity …” Kierkegaard You will be able … More

Serious Christianity (6) – The Solitary Life

When Justin Welby became Archbishop of Canterbury he set himself three priorities: 1 The renewal of prayer and the Religious … More

This is a popular post which I have slightly re-titled, corrected some typos and added a short update at the … More

“Psalm 119 is a love song. Not a passionate love song; certainly not. It is not the song of love … More

Intercessions at Morning or Evening Prayer on Saint George’s Day Set 1 For Saint George and all who battled for … More

Like the collect in the Roman Missal, the Common Worship collect (written by the late Michael Perham for Celebrating Common … More

Despite the title of this post, I would only really recommend the first of the texts here for use at … More

Among my New Year Resolutions this year was the determination to improve my preaching. It’s not that I think I … More

A nephew visits for the weekend. I remember when he was born. He brings his newish girlfriend. She is lovely. … More

The Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. And the Angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art … More