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.
14th February 2016: Christ in the wilderness
"The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Matt 4
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on Christ's time in the wilderness. How was he equipped for this journey and what do we need to face the challenge of change?
10th February 2016: Ash Wednesday
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On Ash Wednesday, The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reflects on the themes of grace, forgiveness and welcome in the story of the good shepherd found in Luke 15.
"The task of Lent is to open ourselves to the Gospel, where Christ is seeking to find us, and allow ourselves to be found."
7th February 2016 - The disciples and the transfiguration
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"A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” Luke 9:35
Why are the disciples so terrified at the transfiguration of Jesus, as recorded in Luke 9:28-36? The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral explores two reasons.
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?