Monthly Archives: May 2017
A narrative of hope: the treasure we share in the public square
Many people have found this a difficult week. The terror attack in Manchester on Monday, which killed 22 people, the youngest of which was just 8 years old, has shocked, appalled and deeply disturbed practically everyone. No one I have … Continue reading
Silence for Manchester
Today (25th May) is the feast of the Ascension and the beginning of the Thy Kingdom Come wave of prayer. It is a day to be reminded that this is God’s world and we can have complete trust and confidence … Continue reading
Praying for Manchester
Today (Tuesday 23rd May) I led prayers at a vigil in Peterborough city centre for those affected by the bomb attack in Manchester yesterday (Monday 22nd May). No one I have spoken to today has not been affected and deeply … Continue reading
Thy Kingdom Come: Pledge to Pray
There is a longstanding tradition of seeing the days between the Feasts of Christ’s Ascension and the Day of Pentecost as a time of prayer looking forward to the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is a time of watching … Continue reading
Vocation Sunday: affirming the sacred in human life
There is a challenge, which I find particularly hard to do. It is to see if you can reduce your job, or any role you have, down to just a few words. I find it hard because there are so … Continue reading
