One of the great privileges in my role as a Bishop is that I visit a large number of communities…
Personal Transformation – The need to change within
The most powerful movement for reconciliation comes from within and is motivated by love. The Israeli organization Rabbis for Human…
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Midnight Eucharist 2012
(Isaiah 9.2-7;Hebrews 1.1-4;John.1.1-14) Last weekend, I was in Harare where our diocese of Rochester has had a close link relationship…
Christmas Message 2012
There appear to be more Christmas lights and displays on houses this year than in the past. Father Christmases going…
Harare moves into a New Future
Last Sunday (16th December) was a warm, sunny morning in Harare. Rain clouds were gathering, but they never came to anything. …
What do we mean by Reconciliation and is it achievable?
What do we mean by reconciliation? Is there not a danger that it is defined differently every time it is…
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Bells announcing hope and new possibility
Just over a week ago, I was in Jerusalem attending a magma, which is the synod of the diocese of…
The human soul cries out for reconciliation
The human soul cries out for reconciliation. This God-given cry starts within and reverberates around all of creation. We constantly…
Remembrance Sunday 2012
(Amos 5.18-24;Matthew 5.1-12) Some years ago I visited the French town of Verdun, scene of some of the bitterest battles…
Inspire a Generation
(Job 38.1-7; Hebrews.5.1-10; Mark.10.35-45) ‘Inspire a generation.’ That’s been the strapline of the Olympic and Paralympic games. And they have…
Value and Characteristics of Theological Research
‘A theologian is one whose prayer is true. If you truly pray, you are a theologian.’ This is the often-quoted…
Opportunities and Challenges facing the Church
I have over a number of years (both as a Bishop and as Vice Principal of a Theological College) spoken…
Celebrating 350 years of Book of Common Prayer
(Ezekiel.3.22-end;IITimothy.4.6-8, 17-18) Twentieth century historian Stanley Bindoff wrote that the King James’ Bible (KJV), the Book of Common Prayer (BCP)…
Easter Day 2012
(Rom.6.3-11;Mk.16.1-8) 'Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!' These words are echoing today in many churches, in many…
Maundy Thursday Chrism Eucharist
(ISam.16.1-13a;II Cor.3.17-4.12;Lk.22.24-30) I am sure that many here would have had the experience of visiting a city or shopping centre…
Bishop Brian Castle 