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Sermon for All Souls

Byartsyhonker November 3, 2014 0 Comments
I did some preaching again yesterday, at a Choral Evensong for All Souls. The readings were Lamentations 3:17-26, 31-33 and 1 Peter 1:3-9, and this is roughly what I said: All Saints this morning was a chance to celebrate all those who have illuminated the Christian faith for us. In contrast, this evening's commemoration of All Souls is an opportunity for a quieter reflection, remembering those...

Sermon for Bible Sunday

Byartsyhonker October 28, 2014 2 Comments
I preached for the first time on Sunday evening, at St Mary's Addington. The readings were Isaiah 55.1-11 and Luke 4.14-30. This is what I said: Today is Bible Sunday, a chance to consider the place of Scripture in our lives as Christians. In the Church of England much of our liturgy quotes the Bible directly. This service of sung Evensong doesn't just have the two spoken readings, but at least...