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22nd July          What do we really know about Mary Magdalene? Fake news is not new. Perhaps one old example is the assertion that Mary Magdalene was a prostitute. Back in the 6th Century, Pope Gregory is said to have confused her with two other women in the Bible. Medieval Bible scholars also attempted to name...

 22nd July          St Mary Magdalene – the woman with a past Later this month Christians all over the world will commemorate probably the most unlikely saint in the Bible, Mary Magdalene. There was something in her background that has always fascinated people. All we are told about her ‘past’ is that Jesus had cast ‘seven...

25th July          St James the Apostle – apostle to Spain James and his brother John were sons of Zebedee and fishermen from Galilee – the ‘sons of thunder’, as the gospel writers describe their impetuous characters and fiery tempers. James stands out on three accounts: he was one of the three disciples who witnessed the...

25th July          St James the Great    Jesus, fresh from His baptism and fired with His new calling, bursts into Galilee. Coming upon four fishermen working on the shore of the lake, He says to them, ‘Follow me’. Without further ado or even a second thought, they abandon what they’re doing (and in the case...

25th July          St Christopher – patron saint of motorists The legend goes that St. Christopher was a Canaanite who lived in the 3rd century.  He was a giant of a man, of fearsome appearance.  At first he decided to serve the devil, but when he discovered that the devil was afraid of Christ and his...

27th July      The Seven Sleepers of Ephesus – proving a nap is good for you! Do you tend to avoid conflict?  When you feel stressed, do you crave sleep?  Then the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus would be good patron saints for you.  But – you may find it hard to copy their successful method of...

30th July          William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano & Thomas Clarkson During the 18th century many people in England were involved in the campaign to abolish the slave trade.  The CofE remembers especially William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano and Thomas Clarkson – three very different but all tireless campaigners against the evil practice. Thomas Clarkson (1760-1846) was...

31st July           St Joseph of Arimathea – the man who buried Jesus Have you ever suffered from gossip?  Ever discovered that people are saying some really wild things about you?   If so, Joseph of Arimathea would understand – and sympathise with you.   This decent, godly man of the gospels seems to have fired the...

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Church of England brings prayers to millions with Alexa The Church of England is launching an Alexa skill, enabling users to ask the Church of England for prayers, explanations of the Christian faith and where to find their nearest church for local events and services based on their location. Daily prayer resources are central to...