The readings for today are different in the Missal which we use at St Mark’s and the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) used at St Gabriel’s. For that reason, there will be a different paragraph which corresponds with the Gospel being read at that particular church. Each of the paragraphs have been highlighted in bold andContinue reading “Sermon: 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Epiphany 2) 17th January, 2021”
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Sermon: The Baptism of the Lord 10th January, 2021
One of the great misconceptions that many people have about the Church and the Christian faith is that the sacrament of Holy Baptism is the same thing as a Christening. But, if you’re one of those people, I’m sorry to disappoint you, it isn’t. When people either bring their children to church or come toContinue reading “Sermon: The Baptism of the Lord 10th January, 2021”
Sermon: Epiphany of the Lord, Year B 2021
Well, here we are once again at the start of another new year. Traditionally, this is a time for making new year’s resolutions, so it’s a time for looking forward. But the turn of the year is also a time when we tend to look back too. A time when we look back over theContinue reading “Sermon: Epiphany of the Lord, Year B 2021”