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Focus on today Romans 8:18-25 and Matthew 6:25-end

Posted on February 19, 2017 by

I thought this sermon, preached this morning in Odiham and Mapledurwell an a rather peripatetic Sunday, was a bit weak and as much for me as for others. Yet, I was stopped at the door of both churches for people … Continue reading →

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Facing our fears this Christmas – Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-11

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

  This morning involved a first. It was the first time I’ve led Sung Matins, and I don’t think the little congregation at St. Nicholas, Newnham twigged, so I feel relatively pleased as to how it went. And here’s what … Continue reading →

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Silk and batik clergy shirts – from bridal designers Nortier Shallow

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

I don’t profess to be in the slightest bit stylish, being happiest when comfortable, and am no model, so apologies for the grim photos (courtesy of my husband). I work in a variety of environments which tend to the cold … Continue reading →

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Praying for our nations leaders and the leaders of all nations – 1 Tim 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13

Posted on September 19, 2016 by

I was back on the road this week, visiting two churches with contrasting services: a BCP Holy Communion in a church actively being re-ordered (there was a small digger in the nave), and a Family Communion. In the first place … Continue reading →

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Taking responsibility: Luke 12:13-21 and Colossians 3:1-11

Posted on July 31, 2016 by

I was back at base in Old Basing this week. It’s funny how somewhere you’ve been for two years, and an altar that you’ve celebrated Eucharist at for one, can suddenly feel unfamiliar! The message however, would be much the … Continue reading →

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Intercessions for 9th Sunday in Trinity

Posted on July 23, 2016 by

I realised about an hour ago that I have to lead intercessions at one of the churches I am serving tomorrow, so I quick dash into the study to review what I have prepared as a sermon (Luke 11:1-13… The … Continue reading →

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“To be, or not to be?” A sermon on John 14:23-29

Posted on May 1, 2016 by

To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And by opposing end them?.. (Hamlet, Act … Continue reading →

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Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. Luke 23:44-46

Posted on March 25, 2016 by

This is the last of The Seven Last Words attributed to Jesus on Good Friday. What follows is the short reflection I wrote on it last year. This is deliberately short – and if you’ve been following through the rest, … Continue reading →

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It is finished. John 19:30

Posted on March 25, 2016 by

That mangled, broken body; that unquenchable Spirit; elevated in ridicule, and spite, for all to scorn; completes God’s picture of humanity. Born as one of us, the image of God’s ultimate creation, is a mirror to our failure: Deliberate suffering, … Continue reading →

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I am thirsty! John 19:28-29

Posted on March 25, 2016 by

The fifth of my reflections on the Seven Last Words written last year and traditionally used on Good Friday. The first four are accessible here. The last two will follow later on the Good Friday. You are welcome to re-use … Continue reading →

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