"Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” John 14:5
In the last podcast of Holy Week, Bishop Tim Ellis explores lent through the eyes of Thomas.
24th March 2016: Holy Week - Judas
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"He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present." Luke 22:6
Bishop Tim Ellis views Jesus through the eyes of Judas
23rd March 2016: Holy Week - Simon Peter
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"Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" John 13:6
Bishop Tim Ellis reflects on the actions of Jesus through the eyes of Peter.
22nd March 2016: Holy Week - Mary Magdalene
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"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” John 20:2
Imagine everything you thought you knew about life being turned on its head. Bishop Tim Ellis reflects on the story of Mary Magdalene and the crucifixion and tomb of Jesus.
21st March 2016: Holy Week Chrism Mass
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“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor." Luke 4:18
Bishop of Sheffield, Steven Croft leads us to reflect upon our vision for our ministry as followers of Jesus.
20th March 2016: Palm Sunday
What do you do when you don't get what you want? Canon Burke reflects on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
"When he came near ... the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices."
Luke 19:37
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.
28th February 2016: The Deepest Fruit of Lent
"I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”
It is always easier to spot evil and wrong doing in others than in ourselves.
The Dean examines Jesus' words in Luke 13:1-9 as we seek the deepest fruit of Lent - compassion, mercy and love.
21st February 2016: Discipleship - Definition and Decision
Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maidstone explores what it means to be a disciple of Christ, reflecting on Luke 14:25-35.
"And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple" (Luke 14:27). Being a disciple is an all or nothing affair.
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.
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?