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 […]
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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 […]
Walsingham Pilgrimage 2023
We are delighted to announce that the CR Mirfield Pilgrimage will be taking place from the 18 to 22 September 2023! The cost is £311 per person, which is for 4 nights and is on a full board basis. A £30 deposit is required when booking. (Please note, we do not require the deposit at […]
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 […]
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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 […]
News from Marc CR: January 25 2023
Hopefully this finds you all well. On Sunday 23 we had a pretty full Upper church as we hosted a service at the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It was led by Pastor Adrian Roberts from Mirfield’s Zion Baptist church, assisted by myself and the Revd Hugh Baker, the vicar of […]
News from CR, January 2023
Christmas began with Midnight Mass and blessing of the Crib, which was prepared by Jude nCR. The brothers appreciated three days of Retreat during Christmas week with the fire blazing merrily, and were enormously grateful to our friends who kept us supplied with chocolates during this period. Life together took a different turn on New […]