The Right Reverend Dr Rowan Williams reflects on our response to the most vulnerable around us, at the start of Christian Aid Week.
"Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.” John 14:6-7
Canon Keith Farrow explores the image of the Good Shepherd and its meaning for our walk with Christ.
"The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out." John 10:2-3
The disciples encounter Jesus on the road to Emmaus
Canon Christopher Burke explores how can we build strong communities and better understand ourselves through fellowship and hospitality.
"Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread." Luke 24:35
El Greco, The Resurrection
Celebrating Easter Sunday with a reflection on The Resurrection by El Greco (pictured) from The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley following the dawn vigil.
Thoughts on becoming Christ-like from the Bishop of Doncaster, Peter Burrows.
"He asked her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?" John 20:15
A series of reflections from The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley, on Good Friday. Click on the images to enlarge.
Image 1: Braunschweiger Dom Imervard Kreuz - Image 2: Braunschweig Candelabrum
Image 3: Cimabue Crucifix - Image 4: Durer Crucifixion
Image 5: Michelangelo Pieta - Image 6: Agnus Dei
The Allegory of Faith - Vermeer
"What does it mean to have faith in Christ, in a world of danger and adventure?"
The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley, explores Vermeer's Allegory of Faith (pictured) on Maundy Thursday (click on the image to enlarge).
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The Dean of the Cathedral, Peter Bradley, reflects on different representations of Jesus on the cross throughout history.
"The forces of evil did not want us to see that the gentle, forgiving love of God would reach through death to save us all."
As we journey through Lent, Canon Keith Farrow reflects on loss and grief.
"Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died." John 11:21
Revd Dr Beth Keith explores the what the Bible teaches us about mothers and mothering.
"But when she could hide him no longer, she got him a wicker basket and covered it over with tar and pitch. Then she put the child into it and set it among the reeds by the bank of the Nile." Exodus 2:3
The Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, Malcolm Chamberlain, reflects on what it might mean to be radically inclusive within the church community.
The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” John 4:9
Jesus teaches Nicodemus. Editorial credit: Freedom Studio / Shutterstock.com.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
As we seek to find new ways of restoring confidence, trust and hope, and of overcoming misunderstanding and division, we find in the Gospel of John words that not only hold and bind us together, but also words that challenge us to look at how we function and live as a community.
The Dean of the Cathedral, The Very Reverend Peter Bradley, suggests 4 useful things we should keep to hand during Lent.
"You are my beloved child. With you I am well pleased."
How do we understand the loving presence of God in our lives? The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley, explores the God's gift of grace, in the context of Jesus' words in Matthew.
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life..." Matt 6:25-34
Have we become too distracted by our own internal divisions to focus on the wider challenge of God's mission of love to the world?
"First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." Matthew 5:24
How do we share our understanding of joy in changing and challenging times? Canon Christopher Burke explores how we can share joy in a broken and questioning world.
Stained Glass window depicting Simeon the Godreceiver, who met the Child Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem, located in the Cathedral of Brussels, Belgium. Credit: jorisvo / Shutterstock, Inc.
Rev Captain Ian Maher explores the story of Jesus' presentation at the temple and the encounters with Simeon and Anna.
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations." Luke 2:22-40
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Canon Keith Farrow explores what we can learn from Jesus' act of turning water in wine.
“Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.” John 2:11
An invitation to reconnect with our baptismal promises, the community to which we belong, and to focus afresh on a life of prayer and worship.
"And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matt 3:17
Into the resolution driven cacophony of well meaning at New Year comes Epiphany. Take 5 minutes with this short reflection from Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith.
The present is the meeting point of our past and our future, and our place of encounter with the living God. We can remember things about God in our past, and anticipate things about God in our future, but we can only know God in our present.
