It is difficult to talk about death.
On Passion Sunday Revd Dr Beth Keith shares her own encounters with death and reminds us of God's promises; there is no sin, darkness or place where God won't find us and love us back to life.
11th March 2018: Mothering Sunday
The Revd Canon Cristopher Burke reminds us of the history of Mothering Sunday and God’s invitation to be a community of forgiveness and hope.
"Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Colossians 3:13
Commonwealth Day Service 2018
The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, the Very Revd Peter Bradley explores and reflects on the vision of the Commonwealth.
4th March 2018: The Ten Words
The Dean of the Cathedral takes a closer look at the Ten Commandments and their significance in leading a life of happiness, justice and peace.
18th February 2018: Lenten Exercise Regime
Would you like to join the Dean of the Cathedral in his Lenten exercise regime?
“Of all the commandments, which is the most important?"
"The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’
The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
- Mark 12:28-31
14th February 2018: Ash Wednesday
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
- Matthew 6:19-21
Bishop Pete reflects on Lenten practices in this week's podcast.
11th February 2018: Lent - See, Hear, Follow
What do you wish and hope for this Lent?
Whatever our wishes, in this week's podcast Canon Keith Farrow encourages us to take time to see God's glory, hear his affirmation and follow Christ towards the cross.
4th February 2018: Mercy and Grace
The Dean reflects on God's invitation, gentle but firm, to turn towards Him so that we may receive His mercy and find grace to help both ourselves and others in times of need.
28th January 2018: Authority
The Revd Captain Ian Maher explores authority from a Christian perspective, and looks at the life and ministry of Jesus as an authoritative source.
14th January 2018: A Rediscovery
The Dean reflects on how the story of Nathaniel invites us to rediscover what it means to be a Christian and to experience a deeper faith in Christ.
"Very truly I tell you, you will see 'heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on' the Son of Man."
John 1:51
7th January 2018: Epiphany Reflections
At the start of 2018 the Revd Captain Mike Reeder considers the re-gifting of Christmas presents and the choices we make in our everyday lives.
"While we may have little control over the events of our lives, what we have paramount control over is how we respond."
Viktor Frankl
The Dean of the Cathedral challenges us to allow God to be God as he reflects on the Epiphany.
"Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10
Christmas 2017 at the Cathedral
“I have found the paradox, that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love.”
The Revd Captain Mike Reeder reflects on Mary's willingness to say 'yes' and the incredible love of God.
The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral invites us to consider God's Christmas invitation to believe and to hope.
The Bishop of Sheffield reflects on the meaning of the manger for those who lived the Christmas story, and what it means for us today.
3rd December 2017: 1st Sunday of Advent
The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley reflects on the image of God coming as a lamb, an image we find in the Book of Revelations.
"The whole truth of God is found in this image of gentleness, innocence and joy."
26th November 2017: Christ - King and Shepherd
The Bishop of Doncaster explores the contrast between Christ the King and Christ the Shepherd, and the invitation to join Jesus in serving others and following his example of being the least among others.
“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’" Matthew 25:40
19th November 2017: Encouragement
"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Revd Canon Christopher Burke invites us to create a graceful, loving and hopeful culture in the world around us.
12th November 2017: The Lamp of Remembrance
“Their name liveth for evermore.”
Remembering keeps hope alive. Revd Canon Keith Farrow reflects on why we must keep the lamp of remembrance burning in our hearts and minds.
5th November 2017: Give Your All
Peter Bradley, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, looks at the Beatitudes and encourages us to respond fully to the gospel by bringing our whole life as an offering before God.
Love God and Love Your Neighbour
Love God and love your neighbour. Revd Captain Ian Maher reflects on words that capture the essence of the gospel and the life to which we are called.
"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'
This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second it like it:
'Love your neighbour as yourself.'" Matthew 22:37-39
22nd October 2017: Rooted in the Love and Peace of Christ
How do we challenge and engage with the political and social challenges we see around us?
The Revd Canon Christopher Burke reflects on the importance of being rooted and grounded in the love and peace of Christ as we engage with the politics of the world.
15th October 2017: Acts of Love and Service
Revd Captain Ian Maher reflects on our place in the Kingdom of God and invites us to to live lives that make Christ known in the world through acts of love and service.
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son." Matthew 22:1-2