Praying together 29th September 2024

However we understand it, it is the Spirit-led recognition of His presence at the heart of our Eucharist that changes our lives and sets us free to be His Body on earth.

Nowadays, my act of Remembrance is in working for a future for children, grandchildren and generations of every race and nation to come

This week, there is so much needing our prayer that words are not enough. We need to take our issues of concern to a much deeper level.

God of all peace, have mercy on our broken and divided world, and on your people who cry out to you for healing, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

If the love of our worldly possessions prevents us from loving Him first, we’re stuck on earth.
The rich young man has a decision to make. So do we.

Who’s the GOAT?
That question is guaranteed to provoke endless argument, the claimed candidate being dependent on personal allegiances, age, culture and experience.

Jesus makes it very clear that following him appears costly – if you measure it in human terms.

And this is the time of the year when many young people are stepping out into a new chapter of life – first day at school or college, perhaps a first job – and as parents, we try to disguise our feelings of concern as we realise that we have to trust them to the Lord and let go.

Violence achieves nothing towards bringing in the Kingdom of God. All it does is engender more violence.

No ifs or buts. We are all one. Whoever, wherever. One family in Christ, even those who are not of the sheepfold.

Trinity 11 Collect O God, you demonstrate your almighty power most clearly in showing mercy and pity: Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace, that we, seeking to obey your commandments, may receive your gracious promises, and be allowed to share your...

“Therefore, I remind you to stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the laying on of my hands.” 2 Timothy 1:6