Revd Catherine Staziker explores three of Jesus' parables about the lost and found in Luke's gospel.
"'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent." Luke 15:6-7
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith, tells her own story of a good Samaritan and reflects on what it means to be a neighbour.
"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.
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.
"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.
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"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.
"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.
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"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.
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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.
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
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.
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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