Just over a week ago, I was in Jerusalem attending a magma, which is the synod of the diocese of…
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…
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 