Author Archives: Parish Church of St Mark, Chadderton

One of the hardest things about the undoubtedly hard business of being a Christian, is that it’s a very counter intuitive thing to do and to be. If we think about the way human society usually works, we find that it operates on the basis of working for rewards. And from a very early age,Continue reading “Sermon: 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Trinity 9) 1st August, 2021”

Entrance Antiphon God is in his holy dwelling;he will give a home to the lonely, he gives power and strength to his people. The Collect Almighty Lord and everlasting God,we beseech you to direct,sanctify and govern both our hearts and bodies,in the ways of your laws and the works of your commandments;that through your mostContinue reading “Propers for the 17th Ordinary Sunday – Trinity 8, 25 July 2021”

  Entrance Antiphon God himself is my help.The Lord upholds my life.I will offer you a willing sacrifice; I will praise you name, O Lord, for its goodness. The Collect Lord of all power and might,the author and giver of all good things:graft in our hearts the love of your name,increase in us true religion,nourishContinue reading “Propers for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Trinity 7) 18th July, 2021”