Above image – Station 6: Veronica wipes Jesus’ face God our Mother, Living Water, River of Mercy, Source of Life, in whom we live and move and have our being, who quenches our thirst, refreshes our weariness, bathes and washes and cleanses our wounds, be for us always a fountain of life and for all…
Fasting is practised in many religions and for different reasons. In Christianity fasting is associated with preparation and with penance, which are really two sides of the same coin. So, our tradition of giving things up for Lent, stems from the practice of preparation for Holy Week and Easter and that preparation traditionally includes self…
Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Do you remember the art made in the ‘60s and ‘70s made with a framework of nails on a board or frame, and thread wound around to make geometric patterns and shapes? These days it’s called ‘string art’. Or Spirograph – patterns made by cogged wheels…
This week’s Sunday Worship begins at 9am and comes from the Crypt Chapel at Lambeth Palace. The service will be led by Rev Canon Chris Russell and will be available any time thereafter. The Vicar’s afternoon sermon, ‘Frameworks for Life’, will be uploaded at 2pm…
Above image – Station 5: Simon of Cyrene helps carry the cross Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his benefits – who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your…
Above Image – Station 5: Simon of Cyrene helps carry the cross In whose burdens do you share? Perhaps it is only in spirit – but the heart of compassion is the heart of Lent. ‘Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. They saw him from a distance, and before he came near…
Above Image – Station 5: Simon of Cyrene helps carry the cross ‘Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the…
Above Image – Station 2 Jesus meets his mother Mary This mother has travelled from Yemen to the United States to visit her sick son. Should she be allowed across the border to do so? American Christians can’t agree. Is she a terrorist? In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let…
Image above – Station 4 Jesus Meets his Mother Mary ‘Mercy is to fasting as rain is to the earth. However much you may cultivate your heart, clear the soil of your nature, root out your vices and sow virtues, if you do not release the springs of mercy, your fasting will not bear fruit. When…
Image above – Station 4 Jesus Meets his Mother Mary ‘Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap;…
