There is a well-known saying, that the first casualty of war is the truth. And so, it was perhaps inevitable that, during the ‘war’ we’re currently fighting against coronavirus, truth would also, if not exactly go out of the window, then at least take a back seat to expediency. And we’re seeing the proof ofContinue reading “Fourth Sunday of Easter 3rd May, 2020”
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Third Sunday of Easter 26th April, 2020
In his Gospel, St Matthew tells us that the last words Jesus spoke to his disciples were a promise; a promise to be with them always, until the end of the age. The Greek word that we translate as ‘age’ really implies eternity, and so Jesus’ promise to the disciples was that he will beContinue reading “Third Sunday of Easter 26th April, 2020”
St Mark’s Day, Saturday 25th April 2020
Propers for St Mark’s Day Entrance Antiphon Go out to the whole world, and preach the Gospel to all creation, alleluia. The Collect Almighty God,who enlightened your holy Churchthrough the inspired witness of your evangelist Saint Mark,grant that we, being firmly grounded in the truth of the Gospel,may be faithful to its teaching in bothContinue reading “St Mark’s Day, Saturday 25th April 2020”
Parish Church of St Mark Chadderton 