Canon Keith Farrow reflects on table manners as we read about Jesus at the Pharisee’s House.
"When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited." Luke 14:8
21st August 2016: Grace at the heart of humanity
Jesus, through taking a bold step, invites us all to recognise the grace that sits at the heart of our humanity. This offers both an opportunity and a challenge.
"When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” Luke 13:12
14th August 2016: Eternal Perspectives
Revd Captain Mike Reader reflects on the consequences and challenges of Christ's coming.
"I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed!" Luke 12:49-50
7th August 2016: Summer Pilgrimages
In a fast paced world of constant communication, Revd Beth Keith explores how we can find rest and time to evaluate our priorities in summer pilgrimages.
"...they saw [the things promised] and welcomed them from a distance."
Hebrews 11:13
31st July 2016: The Foolishness of Riches
No matter how much we have, we are always aware of what we do not have. Revd Catherine Staziker explores the parable of the rich fool.
"Then he said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain." Luke 12:18
24th July 2016: Discovering our guiding principles
Zvonimir Atletic / Shutterstock.com
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
17th July 2016: Where is God in all this?
In these turbulent and challenging times, Revd Captain Ian Maher asks two questions.
Where is God in all this?
What is God like?
In the answer to the second, we find a new answer to the first.
10th July 2016: To be a neighbour
Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith, tells her own story of a good Samaritan and reflects on what it means to be a neighbour.
3rd July 2016: Jesus Gathers & Sends
"He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field." Luke 10:2
In his last sermon at Sheffield Cathedral as Bishop of Sheffield, Steven Croft reflects on the our rhythm of being gathered together and sent out to serve others.
26th June 2016: Are you listening?
Jesus is the best listener you will ever meet. He never deals in the same way with two different people, and that is because he listen and attends to what they are saying.
Listening to others involves humility, attention and care. Bishop of Sheffield Steven Croft reflects on the art of listening.
19th June 2016: A life of service
"Return to your home and tell how much God has done for you." Luke 8:39
Today we too have the opportunity to quietly and reverently offer ourselves a new to the service of God in the very place he has put us.
12th June 2016: How do we prepare for worship?
Credit: Renata Sedmakova / Shutterstock.com
"For this reason I say to you, her sins, which are many, have been forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47
What is our response to Jesus and how do we prepare for worship? Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the words of Jesus in Luke's gospel.
5th June 2016: Paul's Letter To The Galatians
"I want you to know that the gospel I preached is not of human origin. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ." Galatians 1:11-12
Professor Peter Ashworth examines Paul's letter to the Galatians and what it means to follow Christ in freedom.
29th May 2016: The Faith of the Centurion
Credit: Zvonimir Atletic / Shutterstock.com
"But say the word, and my servant will be healed."
Luke 7:7
Revd Catherine Staziker reflects on the story of the Centurion - his faith and his response to the authority of Jesus in Luke's gospel.
26th May 2016: To Remember and Make Present
Credit: jorisvo / Shutterstock.com
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.
22nd May 2016: Trinity and Community
Canon Christopher Burke explore the challenge and hope of the Trinity.
"...we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Romans 5:1-5
15th May 2016: Thy Kingdom Come
What are the values of God's Kingdom? And what are we asking for when we pray "thy Kingdom come"?
Reverend Catherine Staziker reflects on God's Kingdom as we celebrate Pentecost following 10 days of prayer.
8th May 2016: Unity in Christ
Credit: Ekaterina Bykova / Shutterstock.com
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.
24th April 2016: Welcome and Community
What it as the heart of following Christ and a Christian community?
The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley, reflects on the need to ask "is what we are doing in accordance with the Scriptures and with what God is asking of us now".