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…
New Archbishop of Tanzania
The Bishop of Mpwapwa, Tanzania, Jacob Chimeledya, is to be the next Archbishop of Tanzania. Mpwapwa is a partner diocese…
When society regards victimhood as a virtue, remember that Jesus Christ was never a victim
At a time when society regards victimhood as a virtue, it is important to remember that Jesus Christ was never…
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Lent, Desert and Temptations
(Luke 4.1-13) Two years ago, I visited Egypt where I spent a short time with a religious community who lived…
Remembering and the Way we Remember is Crucial for Reconciliation
At the beginning of Desmond Tutu’s book No Future without Forgiveness, which narrates his experiences of chairing the Truth and…
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‘IF there is enough food for everyone, what can be done to reduce hunger?’
Rochester Launch Of ‘IF’ Campaign An enthusiastic group of people gathered in the grounds of Rochester Cathedral to launch and…
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Harare’s Day of Thanksgiving
It was a new experience for the Anglicans of Harare. There were no police blocking the entrance to their cathedral.…
Bishop Brian Castle 