Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

I don’t think there’s any doubt that the greatest tragedy of the Church, and its greatest collective sin, is that it is so divided. And it is tragic, both for the Church and for the world that, over the years, Christians have been so unable and so unwilling to love one another as Christ commandedContinue reading “Sermon for Christ the King, 20th November 2022”

Today, as I’m sure we all know, is Remembrance Sunday, the day when we remember and give thanks for all those who’ve given their lives in defence of this country in time of war. But given the nature of the day, it’s also a day when we must, inevitably, think about war itself. And soContinue reading “Sermon for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (2nd Sunday before Advent) Remembrance Sunday, 13th November 2022”

I’m sure that most, if not all of you, will have heard of C.S. Lewis because he is one the best-known and most popular Christian authors, certainly in the English language. And so I’m equally sure that some of you, at least, will have read some of his books. And if you have, you mayContinue reading “Sermon for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (3 before Advent), 6th November 2022”