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Let’s act today !

Romans 2 v 10.but glory, honour and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.According to the book “Life of Francis d’Assisi”, Francis once invited a young monk to join him on a trip to town to preach. Honoured to be given the invitation, the monk readily accepted. All…

Trust

There is something comforting and stabilising about an ancient Church. We are reminded often that the Church is not about buildings but people although that does not detract from the sense of permanence and calm that radiates from ancient stones. Jude wrote his letter to tackle the problem of false teaching by those who would…

Cat in a box

While reading my paper last weekend I came across the picture of a cute cat looking out from a cardboard box. Nothing unusual in that you might think, but the caption with it said: I don’t care how big the new garden is.I don’t care how close to the local school we are.I don’t care…

Lectionary Reflections – Sunday 17th October 2021

Twenty-ninth Sunday in ordinary Time     Year B                                    17th October 2021 Lectionary readings: Isaiah 53 v4-12;  Psalm 91 v9-16;   Hebrews 5 v1-10;   Mark 10 v35-45. A lesson about ‘Kingship’. James and John asked Jesus if they could sit beside him when he ‘came into his glory’ Jesus was disappointed by their request for places of honour.…

Which wine do you prefer?

As part of my retirement gift from my colleagues at the Surgery I was given a voucher for a tour of the vineyard at Chilford Hall in Cambridgeshire. It was really interesting to hear how the grapes are cultivated on the vines, harvested and then turned into various wines – white, rose, red and sparkling,…