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- There are two confusing things about this day of romance and anonymous love-cards strewn with lace, cupids and ribbon: firstly, there seems to have been two different Valentines in the 4th century – one a priest martyred on the Flaminian Way, under the emperor Claudius, the other a bishop of Terni martyred at Rome. And...14th February – Valentine’s Day mystery
- Cyril and Methodius are saints for anyone with good secular qualifications, who now suspects that God may be calling them to use those skills in His service. Cyril and Methodius were brothers, born into a wealthy family in Thessalonica, in 826 and 815 respectively. Their upbringing destined them for lives of respect and influence. Methodius,...14th February – Cyril and Methodius, helping the Slavs
- Food shortages are ‘likely’ this year Why tea is “the drink of getting things done” The cost of parking at your local hospital Who is hiding in your car? When bigger is not better Abandoned and helpless Why buying your lunch at the train station is not a good idea ** Editor: You could make...Looking at You (all articles) for February 2024
- If you have something big to forgive, Sigfrid may be the saint for you. This monk from Glastonbury was sent by King Ethelred to Norway and Sweden in 995. The King of Norway, King Olaf, had recently converted to Christianity, and wanted help in converting his people. Sigfrid went first to Vaxjo in Sweden, taking...15th February – Sigfrid , apostle of Sweden
- The war in Gaza-Israel – Bishops urge people to pray – and act Supporting those in need on Church Action on Poverty Sunday “Thank you, but we should have done more” – Bishop responds to COP 28 Improve your love life – with Care “Jesus walks with us through our grief and isolation” – Church...Looking at Church (all articles) for February 2024
- ‘Lenten Valentines’ What’s the Big Idea? An Introduction to the Books of the Bible: Exodus What’s so special about Jesus? Reflecting Faith: Memorial Stones Life on a spin What is the point of temptation? ** Editor: Canon Paul Hardingham considers the subject of ‘real love’. If you are struggling for a Minister’s Letter this month,...Looking at God (all articles) for February 2024
- – founder of SPCK Thomas Bray was once called a ‘Great Small Man’, with good reason. This diminutive 18th century English clergyman (1658 – 1730) not only helped to establish the Church of England in Maryland, but he was also founder of the Society for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge (SPCK) in 1698 and the...15th February – Thomas Bray
- All in the month of February Ukraine – Two Years Later 20 years of Facebook Torvill and Dean – and the Bolero that made Olympic history The Day the Music Died Remembering Sir Ernest Shackleton Don’t forget those nestboxes! ** Editor: We continue our column that looks at memorable dates in the month (this time,...Looking at the Community (all articles) for February 2024
- – Archbishop & martyr of Uganda The Most Reverend Janani Luwum (d 1977) was the Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi and Boga Zaire when 35 years ago this month he was murdered by the dictator Idi Amin. At the time the Church in Uganda was on the verge of centennial celebrations of its birth...17th February – Janani Luwum
- You might find some supermarket shelves empty in the coming months. A combination of global conflicts, climate change and transportation issues are making it harder for food producers to get their products out of the field and onto your plate. And as at the end of last month (January), it got even more complicated, with...Food shortages are ‘likely’ this year
- “The first thing Christians can do in response to war is to pray for peace and for those affected.” That is the message of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. The Archbishops are praying for “those mourning, those injured, and all those fearing for their safety,” and for “restraint on all sides, and renewed efforts...The war in Gaza-Israel – Bishops urge people to pray – and act
- This month both Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fall on the same day! The link between the two can be summed up in terms of the nature of real love! Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, focuses on learning to love God more, as we give Him space in our lives. This is what Jesus found...‘Lenten Valentines’