The Dean of the Cathedral, The Very Reverend Peter Bradley, suggests 4 useful things we should keep to hand during Lent.
"You are my beloved child. With you I am well pleased."
19th February 2017: The Double Gift of Grace
How do we understand the loving presence of God in our lives? The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley, explores the God's gift of grace, in the context of Jesus' words in Matthew.
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life..." Matt 6:25-34
12th February 2017: First, Be Reconciled
Have we become too distracted by our own internal divisions to focus on the wider challenge of God's mission of love to the world?
"First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." Matthew 5:24
5th February 2017: In Challenging Times
How do we share our understanding of joy in changing and challenging times? Canon Christopher Burke explores how we can share joy in a broken and questioning world.
2nd February 2017: Candlemass
Stained Glass window depicting Simeon the Godreceiver, who met the Child Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem, located in the Cathedral of Brussels, Belgium. Credit: jorisvo / Shutterstock, Inc.
Rev Captain Ian Maher explores the story of Jesus' presentation at the temple and the encounters with Simeon and Anna.
“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations." Luke 2:22-40
29th January 2017: The Hospitality of the Kingdom
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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
8th January 2017: A Place Of Transformation
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
6th January 2017: Epiphany
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.
1st January 2017: Where Your Past & Future Meet
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.
18th December 2016: Immanuel: God With Us
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
11th December 2016: The Lord's Prayer
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
4th December 2016: Abounding In Hope
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
27th November 2016: Happy New Year!
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
20th November 2016: The Feast of Christ the King
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
13th November 2016: Loss and Remembrance
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."
6th November 2016: A Season of Remembrance
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
30th October 2016: Light In Darkness
This image shows what Canon Keith was up to during the sermon!
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
23rd October 2016: A Place For All People
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
16th October 2016: Your Conscience Calling
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
9th October 2016: I Had Heard But Now I Know
"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.