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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
An invitation to reconnect with our baptismal promises, the community to which we belong, and to focus afresh on a life of prayer and worship.
"And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matt 3:17
Into the resolution driven cacophony of well meaning at New Year comes Epiphany. Take 5 minutes with this short reflection from Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith.
The present is the meeting point of our past and our future, and our place of encounter with the living God. We can remember things about God in our past, and anticipate things about God in our future, but we can only know God in our present.
The Christmas story is not an abstract message of hope in a distant time and land. The birth of Jesus is a story that invites us to participate. How do we play our part? Revd Canon Christopher Burke explores "God with us".
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
The Dean of Sheffield, Peter Bradley reflects on the power of the Lord's prayer and its ability to meet our deepest needs of God.
"And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." Matt 6:7-8
As we journey through Advent and towards the celebration of Christmas, Revd Canon Christopher Burke considers the abundant hope set before us.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13
Advent marks the start of the church's new liturgical cycle and a time to look ahead with hope and faith. Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the themes of advent and our role as we watch and wait for the coming King.
"So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." Matthew 24:44
The Feast of Christ the King invites us to surrender ourselves to the loving reign of God. Bishop of Doncaster, Peter Burrows, reflects on the sovereign rule of Christ.
"Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
On Remembrance Sunday, how can we recall such loss and suffering and find hope? The Dean of Sheffield, Peter Bradley reflects on the words of the Medieval poet, Julian of Norwich.
"God heals us by entering into our suffering and feeling it with us, until, very gradually, we are healed. All suffering is healed by the gentle presence of Christ."
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
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We are all called, in our words, actions and lifestyles, to show the light of Christ in what can be a dark world. Reflections on pumpkins and All Saints' Eve from Canon Keith Farrow.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
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
The Dean of Sheffield, Peter Bradley, leads us to reflect on the role of our conscience.
"Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!” Luke 18:4
"Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35
As we mark the time of harvest, Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith reflects on how we can move our focus from our own struggles for survival, to God's limitlessness life.
How do we view, measure and grow in faith? Canon Keith Farrow reflects on Jesus's words on faith.
"To have faith is to have our old way of responding and perceiving the world transformed - it is about faithfulness."
Where do we place the value of money and material possessions in our lives? Revd Canon Christopher Burke reflects on the challenges found in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus found in Luke chapter 16.
Do we judge people by our preconceived ideas? Or are we able to look beyond our appearance based assumptions and pre-judging?
Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith, challenges us to look beyond.
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