December

23

Why Shepherds?
Have you ever wondered why God chose shepherds to be the central visitors in the Christmas Story? Why not princes or politicians or a good publicist, people who could use their power and position to spread the word?

9

A Little Child Shall Lead Them
In theory it’s the parents that bring their children to church. In practice, it’s the children that bring the parents.

2

Get Ready, Get Set....
I have conducted many funerals of 64 year olds who were going to spend more time with family and friends, share more with others in need, become more faithful in worship, do that which gave meaning to live once they retired. But they missed out by 48 hours.

November

25

The Integrity of Giving
It has been said that the church is always only one generation away from extinction. While we can receive from those who have gone before, unless we build upon it, invest ourselves into it, support it with time and talent and treasure, it will not be here for the generation which follows.

18

Woolgathering
Reflections on a life, and in growing up with Bridge Street

11

A State of Readiness (Remembrance Day)
It is good to remember, important to remember, necessary to remember. For if we forget, not only do we do a disservice to our past and the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, but we run the risk of endangering our future.

4

Redefining Sainthood
The Roman Catholic Church requires you dead 5 years even to consider you. But we are all called to be saints: faith is expressed not in what we say, but in what we do.