Reconciliation is not possible unless there is an embracing of the ‘other’ - the other person, the other idea, the…
The Church: Community of Forgiven-ness
The Church is a community which is both forgiven and in the process of being forgiven and it is called…
Mary Magdalene and Love
To hear Maureen Greaves speak of forgiving the two men who murdered her husband Alan must be one of the…
Being Sorry: Is remorse necessary for forgiveness?
Is forgiveness dependent upon our being sorry and showing remorse? When we do say sorry, is it primarily for the…
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Psychology for Pastoral Contexts
Psychology for Pastoral Contexts written by Jessica Rose and published by SCM is a book worth reading for those interested in…
The ‘Art’ of Dying
As I write, there is a heated debate around the burial of Tamerlan Tsamaev, one of the men suspected of…
From a Lost Son to a Dying Daughter: The Challenge and Power of Forgiveness
The father in one of the most famous stories in the New Testament and the father in Northern Ireland whose…
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Pubs, Churches and Community
Expanded version of a talk given to the Friends of Kent Churches, 11th May, 2013. First of all, on behalf of…
Pentecost Message
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came upon the followers of Jesus Christ and their lives were turned…
Is there a limit to forgiveness? Whose forgiveness is it?
Is there a limit to forgiveness? When Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive somebody who sins against…
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Easter Day 2013
(Acts10.34-43; John.20.1-18) ‘Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!’ These words are echoing today in many churches, in…
Forgiveness is an essential element in Reconciliation. Mercy is not enough.
On the front cover of a journal on spirituality and health there was a picture of three United States ex-servicemen…
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Easter Message 2013
In a conversation in Bethlehem, a Palestinian friend, who works on conflict resolution and reconciliation in the West Bank, spoke…
Jesus Christ the Scapegoat – NOT the Victim
Often, the notion of Jesus’ being a victim is confused with that of his being a scapegoat, though the two…
What Future for Africa?
Reflections from South of the Sahara Lent Lecture, 27th February, 2013 From the time of David Livingstone, Africa has always…
Bishop Brian Castle 