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Christmas Eve Reflection by Archbishop Justin Welby
This Christmas I will be remembering the words of the famous hymn – ‘What can I give Him, Poor as I am?If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;Yet what I can I give Him: Give my heart.’Christina Rossetti The heart is a…
In the Bleak Midwinter
Possibly the nation’s favourite carol, here are two contrasting versions to enjoy. Which do you prefer? The photo above is the Aran trail looking towards the smallholdings taken a few years back. …
Sunday Worship – Fourth Sunday of Advent – Carol Service Communion
This week, St. Oswald’s is doing something different. Holy Communion starts at 10am as usual but there will be carols and readings for Christmas and no sermon! The service will be followed by a ‘bring and share’ lunch (Jacob’s Join) for those who wish to stay. You are most welcome. There is a small play…
John the Baptist
John the Baptist is a compelling figure. He has been portrayed since the earliest days as a wild and unkempt man with a shaggy beard and tangled hair. He was very outspoken to the point of rudeness – it’s quite something to call people a brood of vipers! His outspokenness brought about his untimely death…
Sunday Worship – Third Sunday of Advent
This week’s Service of Holy Communion starts at 10am. Rev’d Canon Michael Ratcliffe will preach and the Vicar will preside. You are most welcome to attend. There is a small play area at the back of church and an activity for children during the sermon. Owing to the new Plan B Covid regulations, masks need…
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Finding God in the desert rather than the oasis
Years ago I flew over the Sahara desert on my way to Cameroon. I gazed down on it from the window of the aeroplane for hours and hours – thousands and thousands of miles of barrenness and emptiness. Occasionally I caught sight of traces of green – places where there was enough moisture for some…