Sunday of the Holy Cross. Mark 8:34-38; 9:1

Second Sunday in Great Lent. The Sunday of the Paralysed Man. Hebrews 1:10-2:3, Mark 2:1-12

"Follow me!" says the Lord. First Sunday in Great Lent, Sunday of Orthodoxy. HEBREWS 11:24-26, 32-40 JOHN 1:43-51

Great Lent. Romans 13: 11 - 14: 4, Matthew 6: 14- 21 Cheesefare Sunday - Forgiveness Sunday

Jesus Christ Hidden in Plain Sight. Did you notice Him? How did you treat Him? Perhaps you were too busy praying? Sunday of the Last Judgement. 1 Corinthians 8: 8 - 9:2, Matthew 25: 31 - 46

You are a child of God! Sunday of the Prodigal Son.

Luke 18:10-14 The Pharisee and the Publican.

2 Corinthians 6: 16- 7:1, Matthew 15:21-28. You get the whole loaf.

2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 25: 14-30 A wasted life.

1 Timothy 4: 9 - 15, Luke 19: 1- 10 The Lord has found you.

Can I be forgiven? Can Jesus forgive me? 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Luke 18:35-43

Can I be forgiven? Can Jesus forgive me? 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Luke 18:35-43

Living Eucharistic Lives Colossians 3:4-11, Luke 17:12-19

Living Eucharistic Lives Colossians 3:4-11, Luke 17:12-19

Repent. Ephesians 4: 7 - 13, Matthew 4: 12 - 17

Repent. Ephesians 4: 7 - 13, Matthew 4: 12 - 17

Bearing witness to Christ. John 1: 29 - 34

Bearing witness to Christ. John 1: 29 - 34

Galatians 4: 4 - 7, Matthew 2: 1 - 12

Galatians 4: 4 - 7, Matthew 2: 1 - 12

In a world full of sin - what are we to celebrate?

In a world full of sin - what are we to celebrate?

Stand and fight! Ephesians 6:10 - 17, Luke 13: 10 - 17

Stand and fight! Ephesians 6:10 - 17, Luke 13: 10 - 17

Stand and fight! Ephesians 6:10 - 17, Luke 13: 10 - 17

So walk in the Light. Ephesians 5:8-19, Luke 18:35-43

So walk in the Light. Ephesians 5:8-19, Luke 18:35-43

So walk in the Light. Ephesians 5:8-19, Luke 18:35-43

The Lord's directions are very simple. Ephesians 4:1-7, Luke 18:18-27

The Lord's directions are very simple. Ephesians 4:1-7, Luke 18:18-27

The Lord's directions are very simple. Ephesians 4:1-7, Luke 18:18-27

Ephesians 2: 14 - 22, Luke 12: 16 - 21

Ephesians 2: 14 - 22, Luke 12: 16 - 21

Ephesians 2: 14 - 22, Luke 12: 16 - 21

So what is the right question, and what is the right answer? 2 Corinthians 9: 6- 11, Luke 10: 25 - 37.

So what is the right question, and what is the right answer? 2 Corinthians 9: 6- 11, Luke 10: 25 - 37.

So what is the right question, and what is the right answer? 2 Corinthians 9: 6- 11, Luke 10: 25 - 37.

Galatians 6: 11- 18

Luke 8: 41-56 How fervent are your prayers?

Luke 8: 41-56 How fervent are your prayers?

Luke 8: 41-56 How fervent are your prayers?

Revealed in him. Galatians 1: 11- 19, Luke 8: 26 - 39 (There's often a mistranslation in Galatians 1: 16. It often says God the Father revealed His Son "to" St. Paul, but it really says "in" St Paul.)

Revealed in him. Galatians 1: 11- 19, Luke 8: 26 - 39 (There's often a mistranslation in Galatians 1: 16. It often says God the Father revealed His Son "to" St. Paul, but it really says "in" St Paul.)

Revealed in him. Galatians 1: 11- 19, Luke 8: 26 - 39 (There's often a mistranslation in Galatians 1: 16. It often says God the Father revealed His Son "to" St. Paul, but it really says "in" St Paul.)

To you has been given... Titus 3:8-15, Luke 8: 5-15

To you has been given... Titus 3:8-15, Luke 8: 5-15

To you has been given... Titus 3:8-15, Luke 8: 5-15

2 Corinthians 9: 6- 11, Luke 7: 11-16. St. Luke and St Paul have views on this.

2 Corinthians 9: 6- 11, Luke 7: 11-16. St. Luke and St Paul have views on this.

2 Corinthians 9: 6- 11, Luke 7: 11-16. St. Luke and St Paul have views on this.

Love your enemies. 2 Corinthians 6:16 - 7:1, Luke 6:31 - 36.

Love your enemies. 2 Corinthians 6:16 - 7:1, Luke 6:31 - 36.

Love your enemies. 2 Corinthians 6:16 - 7:1, Luke 6:31 - 36.

There is a hidden idol in your home! Galatians 2:16 - 20 Mark 8: 34 - 9:1

There is a hidden idol in your home! Galatians 2:16 - 20 Mark 8: 34 - 9:1

There is a hidden idol in your home! Galatians 2:16 - 20 Mark 8: 34 - 9:1

Galatians 6:11-18, John 3:13-17 The Exultation of the Cross.

Galatians 6:11-18, John 3:13-17 The Exultation of the Cross.

Galatians 6:11-18, John 3:13-17 The Exultation of the Cross.

Sometimes, people just need to lie down. 1 Corinthians 16: 13- 24, Matthew 21: 33- 42.

Sometimes, people just need to lie down. 1 Corinthians 16: 13- 24, Matthew 21: 33- 42.

Sometimes, people just need to lie down. 1 Corinthians 16: 13- 24, Matthew 21: 33- 42.

There's a fix to this. 1 Corinthians 15: 1 - 11, Matthew 19: 16 - 26.

Let it go... 1 Corinthians 9: 2 - 12, Matthew 18: 23 - 35.

Let it go... 1 Corinthians 9: 2 - 12, Matthew 18: 23 - 35.

Let it go... 1 Corinthians 9: 2 - 12, Matthew 18: 23 - 35.

This was not what the disciples expected. 1 Corinthians 4: 9 - 16 Matthew 17: 14 - 23

This was not what the disciples expected. 1 Corinthians 4: 9 - 16 Matthew 17: 14 - 23

This was not what the disciples expected. 1 Corinthians 4: 9 - 16 Matthew 17: 14 - 23

You will do well to pay attention to this says Apostle Peter. 2 Peter 1: 10 - 19, Matthew 17: 1 - 9

You will do well to pay attention to this says Apostle Peter. 2 Peter 1: 10 - 19, Matthew 17: 1 - 9

You will do well to pay attention to this says Apostle Peter. 2 Peter 1: 10 - 19, Matthew 17: 1 - 9

The focus of our lives when living with others. St Paul's Advice. Romans 15: 1- 7

The focus of our lives when living with others. St Paul's Advice. Romans 15: 1- 7

The focus of our lives when living with others. St Paul's Advice. Romans 15: 1- 7

Just as the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council did. Titus 3: 8-15, Matthew 5: 14-19

Just as the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council did. Titus 3: 8-15, Matthew 5: 14-19

Just as the Holy Fathers of the Fourth Ecumenical Council did. Titus 3: 8-15, Matthew 5: 14-19

It's shockingly terrifying! Romans 10: 1- 10, Matthew 8: 28 - 9:1

It's shockingly terrifying! Romans 10: 1- 10, Matthew 8: 28 - 9:1

It's shockingly terrifying! Romans 10: 1- 10, Matthew 8: 28 - 9:1

The Mercy Seat, which is Christ Jesus. Hebrews 9: 1 - 7, Matthew 8: 5 - 13

The Mercy Seat, which is Christ Jesus. Hebrews 9: 1 - 7, Matthew 8: 5 - 13

The Mercy Seat, which is Christ Jesus. Hebrews 9: 1 - 7, Matthew 8: 5 - 13

And His Righteousness and all this will be added to you. Romans 5: 1- 10, Matthew 6: 22- 33.

And His Righteousness and all this will be added to you. Romans 5: 1- 10, Matthew 6: 22- 33.

And His Righteousness and all this will be added to you. Romans 5: 1- 10, Matthew 6: 22- 33.

The Requirements of the Law written upon their hearts. ROMANS 2:10-16 MATTHEW 4:18-23

The Requirements of the Law written upon their hearts. ROMANS 2:10-16 MATTHEW 4:18-23

The Requirements of the Law written upon their hearts. ROMANS 2:10-16 MATTHEW 4:18-23

What sort of person becomes a saint and what do they all have in common? Hebrews 11: 33 - 12:2, Matthew 10: 32 - 38, 19: 27 - 30

What sort of person becomes a saint and what do they all have in common? Hebrews 11: 33 - 12:2, Matthew 10: 32 - 38, 19: 27 - 30

What sort of person becomes a saint and what do they all have in common? Hebrews 11: 33 - 12:2, Matthew 10: 32 - 38, 19: 27 - 30

Does God want you to have a big car, a successful career, a loving spouse, and beautiful children? Acts 20: 16 - 18, 28 - 36 John 17: 1-13

Does God want you to have a big car, a successful career, a loving spouse, and beautiful children? Acts 20: 16 - 18, 28 - 36 John 17: 1-13

Does God want you to have a big car, a successful career, a loving spouse, and beautiful children? Acts 20: 16 - 18, 28 - 36 John 17: 1-13

Acts 26: 1, 12-20, John 9: 1-38 Utterly blind and now seeing Christ-God face to face. You too.

Acts 26: 1, 12-20, John 9: 1-38 Utterly blind and now seeing Christ-God face to face. You too.

Acts 26: 1, 12-20, John 9: 1-38 Utterly blind and now seeing Christ-God face to face. You too.

Yuk! Horrible people from horrible places! Acts 11: 19 - 30, John 4: 5- 42

Yuk! Horrible people from horrible places! Acts 11: 19 - 30, John 4: 5- 42

Yuk! Horrible people from horrible places! Acts 11: 19 - 30, John 4: 5- 42

What happened at the House of Loving Kindness? The Lord has the same plan for you! Acts 9:32 -42, John 5: 1 - 5

What happened at the House of Loving Kindness? The Lord has the same plan for you! Acts 9:32 -42, John 5: 1 - 5

What happened at the House of Loving Kindness? The Lord has the same plan for you! Acts 9:32 -42, John 5: 1 - 5

Menial service turns out not to be menial at all. Acts 6: 1 - 7, Mark 15: 43 - 16: 8

Menial service turns out not to be menial at all. Acts 6: 1 - 7, Mark 15: 43 - 16: 8

Menial service turns out not to be menial at all. Acts 6: 1 - 7, Mark 15: 43 - 16: 8

Don't let your prayers be little and timid but straight from your heart. 2 Corinthians 6: 16 - 18, 7:1 Matthew 15: 21 - 28

Don't let your prayers be little and timid but straight from your heart. 2 Corinthians 6: 16 - 18, 7:1 Matthew 15: 21 - 28

Don't let your prayers be little and timid but straight from your heart. 2 Corinthians 6: 16 - 18, 7:1 Matthew 15: 21 - 28

...and Thy Holy Resurrection We Glorify! Hebrews 4: 14 16, 5: 1 6, Mark 8:34 - 9:1

...and Thy Holy Resurrection We Glorify! Hebrews 4: 14 16, 5: 1 6, Mark 8:34 - 9:1

...and Thy Holy Resurrection We Glorify! Hebrews 4: 14 16, 5: 1 6, Mark 8:34 - 9:1

As it turns out, she isn't the dog in this story.

As Holy Week begins, Fr. Philip gives the hopeful perspective.

As Holy Week begins, Fr. Philip gives the hopeful perspective.

As Holy Week begins, Fr. Philip gives the hopeful perspective.

Wars, cruelty, pandemic, natural disasters, even inflation. So what does the Lord say? "You ain't seen nothing yet!"

Wars, cruelty, pandemic, natural disasters, even inflation. So what does the Lord say? "You ain't seen nothing yet!"

Wars, cruelty, pandemic, natural disasters, even inflation. So what does the Lord say? "You ain't seen nothing yet!"

The feast of the fast

The feast of the fast

The feast of the fast

"Saint Cosmas came from Bulgaria where his devout parents provided him with a good education in Slavonic and Greek. They wanted him to marry but he was drawn by the love of Christ and, unknown to them, made his way to the Holy Mountain of Athos to become a monk at the Bulgarian monastery of Zographou. On the feast of the Annunciation at the Monastery of Vatopedi, he saw a woman among those serving in the Church and in the refectory, and he was grieved at first to observe this breach of the monastic rule, but overjoyed when he realized that it was the Mother of God who had appeared to him in this way.   "He was clothed in the holy angelic Habit and, after some time, was ordained priest. One day, as he was praying before the icon of the Mother of God, asking her with tears how to achieve his salvation, he heard a voice saying, 'Let my servant withdraw to the desert outside the monastery.' He was obedient to the will of God and, with the blessing of his Abbot, lived in silence from then on. Some years later, he was found worthy of the grace of discernment of thoughts and of beholding things happening elsewhere, as well as of other spiritual gifts. In the course of many years, he was the spiritual helper of a great number of monks. At the end of his life, Christ appeared to him saying that he would shortly have a great trial to endure from the Devil. Indeed, the prince of demons made his appearance next day with a host of his servants bewailing and bemoaning their inability to annihilate their great enemy Cosmas, who had held them in check for so long and gained possession, by his virtue, of the throne in Heaven that had once been Lucifer's. Taking a heavy stick, the demon beat the Saint so violently that he left him half-dead. As God allowed, Saint Cosmas died in peace two days later, on 22 September 1323. When the fathers came from the monastery to bury him, the wild animals gathered round. They kept silent until the end of the service, but howled unusually loud as his body was covered with earth. Then having paid their respects, they made off into the wilderness. Forty days later, the monks came to take up the body of Saint Cosmas and translate it to the monastery, but it was no longer in the grave. Where it now is God alone knows." (Synaxarion)

"Saint Cosmas came from Bulgaria where his devout parents provided him with a good education in Slavonic and Greek. They wanted him to marry but he was drawn by the love of Christ and, unknown to them, made his way to the Holy Mountain of Athos to become a monk at the Bulgarian monastery of Zographou. On the feast of the Annunciation at the Monastery of Vatopedi, he saw a woman among those serving in the Church and in the refectory, and he was grieved at first to observe this breach of the monastic rule, but overjoyed when he realized that it was the Mother of God who had appeared to him in this way.   "He was clothed in the holy angelic Habit and, after some time, was ordained priest. One day, as he was praying before the icon of the Mother of God, asking her with tears how to achieve his salvation, he heard a voice saying, 'Let my servant withdraw to the desert outside the monastery.' He was obedient to the will of God and, with the blessing of his Abbot, lived in silence from then on. Some years later, he was found worthy of the grace of discernment of thoughts and of beholding things happening elsewhere, as well as of other spiritual gifts. In the course of many years, he was the spiritual helper of a great number of monks. At the end of his life, Christ appeared to him saying that he would shortly have a great trial to endure from the Devil. Indeed, the prince of demons made his appearance next day with a host of his servants bewailing and bemoaning their inability to annihilate their great enemy Cosmas, who had held them in check for so long and gained possession, by his virtue, of the throne in Heaven that had once been Lucifer's. Taking a heavy stick, the demon beat the Saint so violently that he left him half-dead. As God allowed, Saint Cosmas died in peace two days later, on 22 September 1323. When the fathers came from the monastery to bury him, the wild animals gathered round. They kept silent until the end of the service, but howled unusually loud as his body was covered with earth. Then having paid their respects, they made off into the wilderness. Forty days later, the monks came to take up the body of Saint Cosmas and translate it to the monastery, but it was no longer in the grave. Where it now is God alone knows." (Synaxarion)

But turn the question around. Hebrews 9: 11 - 14

But turn the question around. Hebrews 9: 11 - 14

But turn the question around. Hebrews 9: 11 - 14

The Sower scattered his seeds to every part of the field—and I am every part of that field.

The Sower scattered his seeds to every part of the field—and I am every part of that field.

Watch, be steadfast in the Faith, be brave, be strong. Let everything you do be done in love.

Watch, be steadfast in the Faith, be brave, be strong. Let everything you do be done in love.

You might well be fasting from flesh, but are you feasting on other people?

You might well be fasting from flesh, but are you feasting on other people?

It is amazing how creative people can be: did you know that you can transform yourself into a goat or a sheep? Matthew 25: 31-46

It is amazing how creative people can be: did you know that you can transform yourself into a goat or a sheep? Matthew 25: 31-46

The Apostles came to the Lord to ask Him to solve the situation. He turned the problem back on them! Matthew 14: 14 -22

The Apostles came to the Lord to ask Him to solve the situation. He turned the problem back on them! Matthew 14: 14 -22

The Apostles came to the Lord to ask Him to solve the situation. He turned the problem back on them! Matthew 14: 14 -22

Don't apply within. You already have the job!

Don't apply within. You already have the job!

Don't apply within. You already have the job!

Astonished by what she finds out she cannot wait to tell others. So what do we do?

Astonished by what she finds out she cannot wait to tell others. So what do we do?

Astonished by what she finds out she cannot wait to tell others. So what do we do?

Cracking the rocks - opening the tomb! The Resurrection.

Cracking the rocks - opening the tomb! The Resurrection.

Cracking the rocks - opening the tomb! The Resurrection.

Judas or Mary - your choice.

Judas or Mary - your choice.

Judas or Mary - your choice.

It's for them.

It's for them.

It's for them.

Coming to Christ can be a painful experience.

Coming to Christ can be a painful experience.

Coming to Christ can be a painful experience.

The most beautiful throne of all.

The most beautiful throne of all.

The most beautiful throne of all.

Get up, take your bed and go home. Mark 2: 1-12

Get up, take your bed and go home. Mark 2: 1-12

Get up, take your bed and go home. Mark 2: 1-12

What was Nathaniel doing under his fig tree? You need to do the same!

What was Nathaniel doing under his fig tree? You need to do the same!

What was Nathaniel doing under his fig tree? You need to do the same!

Don't try this on with God: He doesn't like it. Mark 2:23 - 3:5

Don't try this on with God: He doesn't like it. Mark 2:23 - 3:5

Don't try this on with God: He doesn't like it. Mark 2:23 - 3:5

Rather than zapping us, God choses to fix us.

Rather than zapping us, God choses to fix us.

Rather than zapping us, God choses to fix us.

God won't, you can't. Together He will and you are made able.

God won't, you can't. Together He will and you are made able.

God won't, you can't. Together He will and you are made able.

Rejoice? The Archangel tells Mary that God intends to turn her life upside down and inside out! Then he goes away! Rejoice?

Rejoice? The Archangel tells Mary that God intends to turn her life upside down and inside out! Then he goes away! Rejoice?

Rejoice? The Archangel tells Mary that God intends to turn her life upside down and inside out! Then he goes away! Rejoice?

Faith, prayer and fasting each strengthen the other two ... but don't expect it to be painless.

Faith, prayer and fasting each strengthen the other two ... but don't expect it to be painless.

Faith, prayer and fasting each strengthen the other two ... but don't expect it to be painless.

Point out one thing in your house that will still be yours in 100 years from now.

Point out one thing in your house that will still be yours in 100 years from now.

Point out one thing in your house that will still be yours in 100 years from now.

Fr. Philip Hall says that with evangelism, sometimes you just have to get on with it (no matter how sceptical your audience).

Fr. Philip Hall says that with evangelism, sometimes you just have to get on with it (no matter how sceptical your audience).

Fr. Philip Hall says that with evangelism, sometimes you just have to get on with it (no matter how sceptical your audience).

It is amazing how creative people can be: did you know that you can transform yourself into a goat or a sheep? Matthew 25: 31-46

The good townsfolk of Jericho, the Pharisee (who did everything just right) and now the obedient and hardworking older brother - none of them went to the party. Ooops!

The good townsfolk of Jericho, the Pharisee (who did everything just right) and now the obedient and hardworking older brother - none of them went to the party. Ooops!

The good townsfolk of Jericho, the Pharisee (who did everything just right) and now the obedient and hardworking older brother - none of them went to the party. Ooops!

Zaccheus does something unexpected.

Zaccheus does something unexpected.

Zaccheus does something unexpected.

The Lord shines into the place of greatest darkness.

The Lord shines into the place of greatest darkness.

The Lord shines into the place of greatest darkness.

On the Sunday when in Britain we remember those killed annd brutalised in war we look to see what God's Kingdom is like.

On the Sunday when in Britain we remember those killed annd brutalised in war we look to see what God's Kingdom is like.

On the Sunday when in Britain we remember those killed annd brutalised in war we look to see what God's Kingdom is like.

What if you had everything but no one could remember your name? What is you had nothing but God knows who you are? One day we will each have nothing.

What if you had everything but no one could remember your name? What is you had nothing but God knows who you are? One day we will each have nothing.

What if you had everything but no one could remember your name? What is you had nothing but God knows who you are? One day we will each have nothing.

Strip away all that is filthy of flesh and spirit.

Strip away all that is filthy of flesh and spirit.

Strip away all that is filthy of flesh and spirit.

As St Paul says "Let all your things be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16: 14

As St Paul says "Let all your things be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16: 14

As St Paul says "Let all your things be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16: 14

So What had the other nine apostles been getting up to?

So What had the other nine apostles been getting up to?

So What had the other nine apostles been getting up to?

The Apostle Peter witnessed the Transfiguration and wanted it to stay there but God the Father had other plans.

The Apostle Peter witnessed the Transfiguration and wanted it to stay there but God the Father had other plans.

The Apostle Peter witnessed the Transfiguration and wanted it to stay there but God the Father had other plans.

Those blind men knew how to use their lungs and they certainly knew how to pray. Matthew 9: 27-35

Those blind men knew how to use their lungs and they certainly knew how to pray. Matthew 9: 27-35

Those blind men knew how to use their lungs and they certainly knew how to pray. Matthew 9: 27-35

In the old prison in Lincoln, England there is a notice which says "The Wages of Sin is Death!" That is much less than half the story.

In the old prison in Lincoln, England there is a notice which says "The Wages of Sin is Death!" That is much less than half the story.

In the old prison in Lincoln, England there is a notice which says "The Wages of Sin is Death!" That is much less than half the story.

Priceless fashion. Yours for the asking. Matthew 6: 22-33

Priceless fashion. Yours for the asking. Matthew 6: 22-33

Priceless fashion. Yours for the asking. Matthew 6: 22-33

Who follows Christ and who stays behind?

Who follows Christ and who stays behind?

Who follows Christ and who stays behind?

How to become a Saint. Focus on Jesus Christ.

How to become a Saint. Focus on Jesus Christ.

How to become a Saint. Focus on Jesus Christ.

St. Luke shows us that the Lord is real - not imagined - flesh and bones, the disciples can handle him and he can eat with them. Acts 1: 1-12, Luke 24: 36-53.

St. Luke shows us that the Lord is real - not imagined - flesh and bones, the disciples can handle him and he can eat with them. Acts 1: 1-12, Luke 24: 36-53.

St. Luke shows us that the Lord is real - not imagined - flesh and bones, the disciples can handle him and he can eat with them. Acts 1: 1-12, Luke 24: 36-53.

The Man born blind didn't know much but what he did know he shared.

The Man born blind didn't know much but what he did know he shared.

The Man born blind didn't know much but what he did know he shared.

Make the Resurrection your own. The Apostle Thomas wanted to put his hand into Christ - you must put Him on.

Make the Resurrection your own. The Apostle Thomas wanted to put his hand into Christ - you must put Him on.

Make the Resurrection your own. The Apostle Thomas wanted to put his hand into Christ - you must put Him on.

The Paralysed man's friends didn't hesitate to bring him to the feet of the Saviour. Don't hesitate to bring yourself to Him either. Don't neglect so great a salvation.

The Paralysed man's friends didn't hesitate to bring him to the feet of the Saviour. Don't hesitate to bring yourself to Him either. Don't neglect so great a salvation.

The Paralysed man's friends didn't hesitate to bring him to the feet of the Saviour. Don't hesitate to bring yourself to Him either. Don't neglect so great a salvation.

The Lord invites you to follow Him and the Church invites you to come and see, and if you are going to accept these invitations then you have to get moving.

The Lord invites you to follow Him and the Church invites you to come and see, and if you are going to accept these invitations then you have to get moving.

The Lord invites you to follow Him and the Church invites you to come and see, and if you are going to accept these invitations then you have to get moving.

You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

Take a forensic look at yourself as we come towards Great Lent. Luke 18: 9-14

Take a forensic look at yourself as we come towards Great Lent. Luke 18: 9-14

Take a forensic look at yourself as we come towards Great Lent. Luke 18: 9-14

Zacchaeus realised that his repentance needed to be grounded in his bank account!

Zacchaeus realised that his repentance needed to be grounded in his bank account!

Zacchaeus realised that his repentance needed to be grounded in his bank account!

St. Matthew says "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” " (Mtt 4:17) This word "Repent" is in the present tense and is a command so the Lord is continuing to tell us all to repent (for the kingdom of heaven is still near).

St. Matthew says "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” " (Mtt 4:17) This word "Repent" is in the present tense and is a command so the Lord is continuing to tell us all to repent (for the kingdom of heaven is still near).

St. Matthew says "From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” " (Mtt 4:17) This word "Repent" is in the present tense and is a command so the Lord is continuing to tell us all to repent (for the kingdom of heaven is still near).

St. Luke (2: 20-21, 40-52) treats us to a meditation on the two natures of Jesus Christ: Fully God - Fully Man. So does St. Paul writing to the Colossians (2: 8-12). Why? They both want you to know that your Salvation is found entirely in Him.

St. Luke (2: 20-21, 40-52) treats us to a meditation on the two natures of Jesus Christ: Fully God - Fully Man. So does St. Paul writing to the Colossians (2: 8-12). Why? They both want you to know that your Salvation is found entirely in Him.

St. Luke (2: 20-21, 40-52) treats us to a meditation on the two natures of Jesus Christ: Fully God - Fully Man. So does St. Paul writing to the Colossians (2: 8-12). Why? They both want you to know that your Salvation is found entirely in Him.

The Apostle Paul points out that the Cross has brought "New Creation" to all who walk in the new rule of the Cross of Christ. This affects every part of your life so that now you can take garden walks with the Saviour.

The Apostle Paul points out that the Cross has brought "New Creation" to all who walk in the new rule of the Cross of Christ. This affects every part of your life so that now you can take garden walks with the Saviour.

But with God all things are possible—including selling, getting rid of, or putting to one side, all that prevents you following the Saviour.

But with God all things are possible—including selling, getting rid of, or putting to one side, all that prevents you following the Saviour.

So what is the Kingdom of heaven like? Do you belong to it? Well, one of the ways you can tell is this: do you forgive others? Do you give up your rights to things? Yes? Yes? Well, that is what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.

So what is the Kingdom of heaven like? Do you belong to it? Well, one of the ways you can tell is this: do you forgive others? Do you give up your rights to things? Yes? Yes? Well, that is what the Kingdom of Heaven is like.

Humility, obedience, listening, hearing and keeping.

Humility, obedience, listening, hearing and keeping.

All went well until St. Peter took his eyes off the Saviour.

All went well until St. Peter took his eyes off the Saviour.

Fr. Philip reflections on the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. "... you will do well if you take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day breaks, and the Morning Star dawns forth in your hearts."

Fr. Philip reflections on the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. "... you will do well if you take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day breaks, and the Morning Star dawns forth in your hearts."

The Saviour commmands us to feed the multitude but when we look at our own abilities and resources they are not up to the task. What can we do?

The Saviour commmands us to feed the multitude but when we look at our own abilities and resources they are not up to the task. What can we do?

When the Lord healed the blind men's bodies and the dumb man's soul, He showed us that both are vital.

When the Lord healed the blind men's bodies and the dumb man's soul, He showed us that both are vital.

Life or pigs? Roof or health? Job or Christ? The choice is yours!

Life or pigs? Roof or health? Job or Christ? The choice is yours!

In this inaugural episode, Fr. Philip says that Saint Paul talks about faith as an endurance race where the Lord is the starter and finisher of the race.

In this inaugural episode, Fr. Philip says that Saint Paul talks about faith as an endurance race where the Lord is the starter and finisher of the race.

Just as the moon shines with the light of the sun so you should shine with the Light of the Son.

Just as the moon shines with the light of the sun so you should shine with the Light of the Son.

But what about the Gift of God? Why work so hard for death when you can have eternal life? The Centurion knew this when he came to the Saviour asking for his servant to be healed.

But what about the Gift of God? Why work so hard for death when you can have eternal life? The Centurion knew this when he came to the Saviour asking for his servant to be healed.

When the Lord calls you—respond quickly and fully—He might not ask you again! Live the faith to the full, attach yourself to Christ and become a fisher of men.

When the Lord calls you—respond quickly and fully—He might not ask you again! Live the faith to the full, attach yourself to Christ and become a fisher of men.

Did Our Lord and God and Saviour Jesus Christ stop and turn round and attend to the two blind men? Did He open His door to them? No He did not! Did they get disheartened? No they did not! Did they give up? No they did not! Did the Lord tell them to spread the good news? No He did not! Were they obedient? No they were not! What about you? Are you persistent? (You're not?) Do you tell others the good news? (You don't?) Tut. Matthew 9: 27-35