Palm Sunday opens the events of Holy Week, with the Triduum, its three central days, at its heart. And we are blessed to be able to share this together in such a beautiful place. The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem riding on a donkey as portrayed in the gospels, also prepares us for […]
Sermons
Fr Oswin’s Sermon, 12 March 2023
Lent 3, Year A “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” ***************** Wells – they are necessary to life.And as such they attest to life – things happen at wells.Betrothals, for example.Recall Abraham’s messenger meeting Rebekah as he asked her, “Please let me sip a little water from […]
Fr John’s sermon, 5 March 2023
Nicodemus 2nd Sunday in Lent 2023 I had never heard of the artist and I still can’t pronounce his full name. Crinj Hendricksz VVolmarjin 1601- 1645 was a pupil of Caravaggio and this painting ‘Christ’s teaching to Nicodemus’ shows how well he learned the art of Chiaroscuro – the play between light and darkness. In […]
Fr Charlie’s sermon, 12 February 2023
Do not worry…Do not worry…Do not worry. In the name of the Father…I wonder if you got the message of today’s gospel? It’s hidden in there somewhereisn’t it? Do not worry…Do not worry…Do not worry. The question, of course, ishow? How are we supposed not to worry when we live in a society that keeps […]
Fr Nicolas’ Sermon, 5 February 2023
The light of the world Jesus said: “You are the light of the world….Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” How should we take that instruction? On the face of it, it is quite shocking. Can I claim to be […]
Sermon by Dr Tony Carroll, 29 January 2023
Sermon Upper Church Epiphany 4 Wedding Feast at Cana Poetry and the Scriptures share many resemblances. They each speak in different forms of language and so touch us in a whole variety of ways. Sometimes they can make us dance as we move with their rhythms and metres, and at other times, they can hold […]
Fr George’s sermon, 15 January 2023
Epiphany 2, 2023 One of the joys about Christmas presents is the mystery of the package. We don’t know what’s going to be in it. When we are allowed to, we open up the packaging, and all is revealed. The bigger the surprise, the better. When something has been covered up and is now revealed, […]
Br Marc’s Sermon, 1st January 2023
The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus Readings: Numbers 6.22-end; Psalm 8; Galatians 4.4-7; Luke 2.15-21 God grant that I may speak in his name: +Father, Son and Holy Spirit AMEN Happy new year, happy new yearMay we all have a vision now and thenOf a world where every neighbour is a friendHappy new year, happy […]
Br Marc’s Sermon, 27 November 2022
SERMON: ADVENT SUNDAY YEAR A 2022 Readings: Isaiah 2: 1-5; Ps. 122; Rom. 13: 11-end; Mt. 24: 36-44 ‘“Keep awake therefore… you must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.’” May it be given me to speak in the name of God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. AMEN. I […]
Fr Oswin’s Sermon, 20 November 2022
Christ the King For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. **************************** We complete the liturgical year with this feast of Christ the King. […]