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Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16; Ps 80:1-8, 18-20; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 “Dear Mary from your lowliness and home in Galilee, there comes a joy and holiness to ev’ry family.” Words from one of our hymns this morning. Today traditionally in the Anglican communion we think about Mary and her role in the Incarnation. Her rather pivotalContinue reading “Sermon for 4th Sunday in Advent 2022”

20th November 2022 Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 I am the door of the sheepfold Not one that’s gently hinged or deftly hung,Not like the ones you planed at Joseph’s place,Not like the well-oiled openings that swungSo easily for Pilate’s practiced pace,Not like the ones that closed in Mary’s faceFrom houseContinue reading “Sermon for Safeguarding Sunday”

6th November 2022 Gospel: Luke 17.11-19 There is a beautiful carol which I love to hear, and sing, at Christmas. In the Bleak Midwinter. It is a beautiful poem by Christina Rosetti, and the words are powerful, yet simple: heaven cannot hold him; enough for him who is adored by angels is a breastful ofContinue reading “Sermon for Stewardship Sunday”