Text: Matthew 13:44-52 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We live today in an age when synthetic pearls are commonplace, when plastic is the norm. Even real pearls today are farmed or ‘cultured’ This is a very different way from the natural pearl that Jesus…
The pre-existence of the Word, the Logos Genesis 1, John 1 The outrageous idea of Incarnation Carne – flesh lit ‘en-flesh-ment’ No other faith comes close in engagement with humanity Human and/or Divine: Video of the Geneology of Matthew http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUjI3ebu_Wk The paradox of two natures – ikon of Christ as reminder The vulnerability of the…
This is the text that I wrote for the seminars on the 8th and 9th July 2011 at Great Yarmouth and Norwich. Obviously, the actual seminar differs from what was actually said, and the audio from at least one of them will be available on http://parishlife.podbean.com We gather in the name of the +Father, and…
http://parishlife.podbean.com/2011/07/05/patronal-festival-2011/ Unfortunately, the Ven Caroline Baston, Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight was unable to come and preach, but with grateful thanks, the Bishop's Chaplain, the Revd Karen Schmidt came to deliver her sermon on her behalf. Please follow the link to hear the podcast of the sermon, which can also be found on the…
In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Greetings on this Feast Day of St Thomas the Apostle From St Thomas the Apostle Elson, your brother & sisters in Christ Small urban parish in Diocese of Portsmouth on the South Coast An Inclusive Church with a Sacramental,…
