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Mothering Sunday – the fourth Sunday of Lent- offers families an opportunity to honour the women who have nurtured them. Lots of different streams and traditions have come together to make today’s Mothering Sunday the special day that it is. In the Middle Ages it was an occasion for everyone to visit their ‘mother’ church...

‘Anger is never without a reason, but seldom with a good one.’ (Benjamin Franklin). Who or what makes you angry? In the third of our 7 Deadly Sins, we are looking at anger (or wrath). It describes uncontrolled feelings of hatred and resentment, and it can lead to resentment and grudges, quarrelling and damaged relationships....

Jeremiah is described as ‘a true, honest, and God-revealing companion for the worst of times.’ (Eugene Peterson). He was a priest from the village of Anathoth, near Jerusalem. His ministry to Judah began in 626 B.C. and continued until after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 B.C. Jeremiah brought a message of judgment and hope:...

Last month we began our Lenten journey with ashes on Ash Wednesday, reminding us of our beginning and our ending; soon we will conclude that time with Christ’s resurrection on Easter Sunday. Such a relatively short time for so great a distance. I’m reminded of this by the opening words used in Church of England...

Are you a pet-lover? Many people own a dog, a cat or a budgie, but most of us don’t own a donkey! Yet in Bible times, donkeys were essential to daily life. They did everything from helping to grind corn, to ploughing, to carrying people, to transporting their belongings.  Despite their small frame, donkeys are...

Two donkeys were walking the streets of Jerusalem. One said: “Just a few days ago I came down that hill carrying Jesus, and the people were all singing and shouting and throwing down their cloaks and palms for me to walk on. But today they don’t even recognise me.” The other donkey replied: “That is...

Lent is a time of prayer and inward reflection, when we take stock of where we are with God…with this in mind, the following may be helpful. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble...

How to Handle Temptation From the Vicar Winnie the Pooh and Lent 2026 The Seven Deadly Sins: Greed What’s the Big Idea? – An Introduction to the Old Testament: Isaiah The staggering vision of ‘2001 A Space Odyssey’ Reflecting Faith: ‘Breaking’ the Word Peaceful mind ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers the temptations of Christ....

‘I can resist everything but temptation’ (Oscar Wilde). During Lent we remember Jesus’ experience in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), when ‘He was led by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil.’ (1). Temptation is a test of whether we do things our way or God’s way. After 40 days of fasting Jesus was tired,...

‘How much money is enough? Just a little bit more.’ (John D Rockefeller). In the second of our series on the Seven Deadly Sins, we are looking at greed. It is the overwhelming desire for more and more in our lives. In our consumer culture it can be hard to tell the difference between needs...

‘I can resist everything but temptation’ (Oscar Wilde). During Lent we remember Jesus’ experience in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), when ‘He was led by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil.’ (1). Temptation is a test of whether we do things our way or God’s way. After 40 days of fasting Jesus was tired,...

Isaiah is often regarded as the greatest of the prophets. His name means ‘The Lord saves’ and he began his 50-year ministry in 740 BC when King Uzziah died (6:1). Many scholars challenge the claim that Isaiah wrote the entire book, however there are striking verbal parallels between chapters 1–39 and 40–66. Isaiah spoke during...