The Revd Captain Mike Collyer reminds us why it is important to remember the day of Christ's ascension as we journey towards Pentecost.
"After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight." Acts 1:9
26th March 2017: Mothering Sunday
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
19th March 2017: Radical Inclusion
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
12th March 2017: A Way Forward
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"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.
12th February 2017: First, Be Reconciled
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
5th February 2017: In Challenging Times
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.
2nd February 2017: Candlemass
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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
29th January 2017: The Hospitality of the Kingdom
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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
6th November 2016: A Season of Remembrance
Reflection on the Kingdom of God invites us to look backwards in history, to learn, celebrate, lament, and grow in understanding and faith. It also offers us the opportunity to play our part in making the characteristics of the Kingdom of God a reality today.
"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth." Job 19:25
23rd October 2016: A Place For All People
Even if we as a Cathedral community call ourselves a place for all people, others may not always experience that reality. When people see us, do they see a community of Pharisees or a people able to demonstrate the reality of the God's love?
“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 18:14
4th September 2016: Standing Firm
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How might we as a community resist some of the wider forces in our country that seem to be so hostile to the Gospel? The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley, reflects on his travels in Germany.
"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?" Luke 14:34
24th July 2016: Discovering our guiding principles
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In a world of half truths and angrily shouted lies, should we accept the same cynicism? The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley, reflects on the practices of Ignatius and how we might uncover our guiding principles.
"No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it. " Deut 30:14
26th May 2016: To Remember and Make Present
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The Eucharist is the means by which we remember and make present Christ in the world. Reverend Captain Ian Maher reflects on its relevance and power.
8th May 2016: Unity in Christ
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What is it that defines us and that brings us together in unity?
"I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one — I in them and you in me — so that they may be brought to complete unity." John 17: 22-23
1st May 2016: Where do you think God feels most at home?
“If anyone loves me he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and will take up residence with him." John 14:23
Canon Keith Farrow considers Jesus' parting words to his disciples and what this means for us today.
13th March 2016: Passionate Compassion
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"Then Mary took about a jar of expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume." John 12:1-8
Reverend Ken Bowler reflects on the Lenten journey of companionship and compassion.
6th March 2016: At The Cross Of Jesus
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"Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus..."
John 19:25
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on just a few short verses on Mothering Sunday, verses that tell us so much about the relationship between a mother and her child.
21st February 2016: A life In community
Alongside the current uncertainly surrounding the UK's position in the European Union, Canon Christopher Burke reflects on Jesus' words about the community in Jerusalem (Luke 13:31-35) and the type of community we are called to be part of.
31st January 2016 - Jesus in the arms of Simeon
Having recently become a grandparent for the first time, Canon Keith Farrow reflects of the story of Simeon and Anna encountering Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:21-38).
What do Simeon and Anna teach us in their response to Jesus Christ? And do we truly value the wisdom and needs of the older generation in our community?