In the Spiritual Exercises, St Ignatius encourages us to imagine ourselves into biblical stories. Walking the Camino, with this in mind, surprised me again how much of the Bible is journey stories.
Spiritual Exercises – 19th Annotation Pilgrimage Read More »
O God,
grant to your faithful people pardon and peace,
that we may be cleansed from all our sins
and serve you with a quiet mind;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
21 September 2025 Ordinary 25 Read More »
A new plan to re-open the ChristChurch cathedral in the Square has been given the green light!
Re:Opening ChristChurch Cathedral Read More »
O God,
direct our hearts
by the action of your mercy,
for without your help
we cannot please you;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
14 September 2025 Ordinary 24 Read More »
I remember many delightful times with Brian, from interviewing him for my thesis, being part of services and confirmations led by him, and general conversations over many, many years.
Bishop Brian Carrell RIP Read More »
O God,
the joy of union with you is your gift;
may your compassion direct our hearts;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
7 September 2025 Ordinary 23 Read More »
βαπτίζω, the Greek word for baptising in the New Testament, can be used for submersion, but even in the New Testament it is clearly used for pouring or other ways of making something wet.
Must Baptism be by Immersion? Read More »
God of power and might,
source of all good;
graft in our hearts the love of your name,
and bind us more closely to you
so that you nourish the goodness you sow in us
and, by your watchful care,
you tend and guard the good you have nourished;
through Jesus Christ,
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
31 August 2025 Ordinary 22 Read More »
