Christmas has come and gone again for the year. We are into the heart of the season of Epiphany. This is the Festival of the revealing of Jesus Christ to all the nations. The word “Epiphany” comes from the Greek, and means literally to “show forth”, but is also used more colloquially, these days, to describe a
Christmas
Christmas comes but once a year… To many people in our society, it is just that – one day when we all try to get together with family members, loved ones, friends… or maybe two days, if you count Boxing
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
Easter this year, not only falls on the day we turn our clocks back one hour to end daylight saving, but it is also April Fool’s Day. I find that very interesting. The changing of the clocks often causes some
St Andrew – Apostle
During this past week, on Thursday, we celebrated the feast of Saint Andrew. Andrew was an apostle; one of the first called by Jesus from his trade as a fisherman. He was formerly a follower of John the Baptist. He
All Saints and Reformation
1 November Solemnity of All Saints In praise of all the Saints (named and unnamed) who are now “turned full face to the sun”… “AND THAT WILL BE HEAVEN and that will be heaven at last the first unclouded seeing
St Michael and All Angels
Today we celebrate the presence, rather than the life, of St Michael and All Angels, and what a heavenly host this is! Apart from the three Archangels of the Western Church, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, one would be hard pressed
Trinity Sunday
Today is Trinity Sunday – the day we celebrate the nature of God. Of course, I think it seems quite presumptuous to say anything about the nature of God. God might disagree with us. However, over the centuries since Jesus
On our Patron Saints
What a wonderful opportunity it is this week, to celebrate both our Patronal Festivals together! It will be slightly strange for the St. Mark’s people, but we are all anticipating the Grand Opening of the new plant on 19th August. If