Philip O'Reilly on the important role of pilgrimage in facilitating church growth It has taken until the beginning of my third decade of ordained ministry to achieve it, but during the autumn term of 2013 I finally had a sabbatical. [...]
Nicholas Turner is conscious of our responsibilities What a great article that was last month from Fr Grant Naylor, recounting his visit to the Diocese of Kofuidua in Ghana. Seven orthodox Anglican dioceses in that country, no doubt with many [...]
Mother Mary Luke CHC reflects on how we must, like the beloved disciple, take Mary into our own homes When Bishop Lindsay wrote and invited me to preach today my first thought was, 'What on earth can I say about [...]
J. Alan Smith identifies areas where the UK is at risk of breaking into two or more hostile groups `Two nations; between whom there is no intercourse and no sympathy; who are as ignorant of each other's habits, thoughts and [...]
A small Norfolk village church maybe, but study the wills of early 16th c. villagers, and Fritton church comes alive. On the very eve of the Reformation, the people were showing their commitment both to their community and to the [...]
Betty Jarrett reflects on Our Lady's emotions as she stood by the Cross — fear, helplessness, but above all, love Anyone hoping for a theological treatise this afternoon is really in for a disappointment, or perhaps there may be relief [...]
James Leigh describes a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Kevelaer in north-west Germany You could be forgiven for never having heard of the Shrine of Our Lady of Kevelaer, in the northwest of Germany close to the [...]
Christopher Phillips on the role of the priest as an agent of reconciliation Thomas Aquinas wrote of the priest as a mediator between God and Man, in that `he gives divine things to the people, and again in that he [...]
There are different kinds of poverty and they require different solutions, writes Digby Anderson Do you wish to know whether a particular bishop is serious and sincere or up to no good? Here is a little test. It may not [...]
Michael Bailey on a mission initiative that aims to give renewed confidence and hope to parishes Fan the Flame is a week of teaching and renewal. St Paul writes to Timothy encouraging him in his ministry. All of us from [...]