The period between Ascension and Pentecost is traditionally used by Christians to pray for the outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit upon the Church and the world. These 9 days are an opportunity to ask God for help and sustenance both individually and corporately. We don’t just ask but we beseech God, “leave us not comfortless!” Continue reading “Up!”
Month: May 2017
Sowing with tears and reaping with joy
THE THRESHOLD PROJECT – IT’S REALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!! I am delighted to be able to report that St Michael & All Angels has been granted a faculty authorising the development of the Threshold Project, the west extension extension traditionally known as a narthex. Continue reading “Sowing with tears and reaping with joy”
Keeping the rumour alive
This was one of the former Bishop of London’s favourite phrases. It was used to symbolise the spiritual battle being waged against secularism, despair, isolation and apathy. “Keep the rumour alive” is a call to proclaim the same Christian faith which had confused and confounded many pagans and cynics throughout the Christian centuries. The “rumour” of Christ’s resurrection, of his victory over death, of the Good News that we are loved and cherished by God, is worth “keeping alive” today. Continue reading “Keeping the rumour alive”
Godly Play
This Sunday, the gospel draws us closer to the true identity of Jesus the Christ. “I am the gate for the sheep.” In peasant cultures in the ancient near east the shepherd also acted as the gate, protecting the sheep from harm, especially at night. The shepherd would literally lay down his life! Continue reading “Godly Play”