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William Law is the saint for anyone forced to choose between losing their job or losing their integrity. It had all begun so straightforwardly. Born in King’s Cliffe, Northamptonshire in 1686, William had studied at Emmanuel College Cambridge, been ordained a deacon, and been made a Fellow of the college in 1711. But soon politics...

Maundy Thursday is famous for two things. The first is one of the final acts that Jesus did before His death: the washing of His own disciples’ feet (see John 13).  Jesus washed His disciples’ feet for a purpose: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you...

Maundy Thursday is the 5th day of Holy Week. ‘Maundy’ comes from the Latin word for command, ‘mandare’.  On this day the Church looks back to Jesus’ command to His disciples that they should: “Love one another as I have loved you.” On the evening of Maundy Thursday Jesus shared the Last Supper with His...

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Support for Russian priest who prays for peace Dramatic decline of religion on TV Worldwide persecution of Christians on the increase CAP responds to Ofgem’s call for input on standing charges Church of England welcomes Listed Places of Worship funding Ministry Experience Scheme ‘key’ to C of E goal of reaching more young people Church...

“We’re here because the Post Office told every single one of us sat here today, told us over and over, ‘You’re the only one.’ And that was wrong. That was a lie, actually. Because… well, look at us. Here we all are. And from this moment forwards, none of us will be the only one ever...

At the Last Supper Jesus shocked His disciples by washing their feet. He did this as an example, to demonstrate to them that they should serve others with humility. Over the centuries, some churches have recreated this act of humility at a special service on Maundy Thursday.

An old couple are driving down the motorway when the wife gets a call from their daughter. ‘Mum, there’s a car driving the wrong way down the motorway!’ The wife warns her husband that there is a lunatic on the motorway. Her husband, clutching the wheel in terror, replies: ‘One lunatic? There are dozens of...

Good Friday is the day on which Jesus died on the cross. He was crucified at 9 a.m. in the morning, and died six hours later, at 3pm. It is the most solemn day in the Christian year, and is widely marked by the removal of all decorations from churches. In Lutheran churches, the day...

Thousands of Russian Orthodox Christians have been urging Patriarch Kirill of Moscow to reinstate a very popular priest in the capital, the Revd Alexei Uminsky, who has refused to recite an official prayer for Russia’s victory over Ukraine. An open letter, which attracted more than 11,000 signatures, including the heads of local charities, says: “The...

Luke’s account of the crucifixion (Luke 23:32-43) emphasises the mocking of the crowd, ‘If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself’ (35,37,39). In their view a Messiah does not hang on a cross and suffer. In considering the two men who were crucified with Jesus, we are also confronted with the issue of...