Monthly Archives: June 2019

Prayer for a city centre church – Patronal Festival Sermon

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Ian Black

Over the past few years I have written a number of prayers for various special occasions and moments when something specific has been needed – moments of celebration, moments of public grief, anniversaries and to accompany events or reflect significant … Continue reading →

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Hands across divides – Sermon as a Muslim Mayor Installed in a Christian Cathedral

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Ian Black

There is something remarkable taking place today, which has almost escaped notice. Not this civic service; that happens every year. Not even that this year our Mayor is a Muslim and taking his seat in a Christian cathedral; we have … Continue reading →

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Lord’s Prayer at Pentecost: Pope Francis – Do not let us fall into temptation

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Ian Black

You may have noticed in this news this week that Pope Francis has bravely stepped into one of the most treasured prayers in the Christian faith. He has suggested a different translation for ‘Lead us not into temptation’ in the … Continue reading →

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Stronger, wider, keener: Praying for the Holy Spirit with ‘Thy Kingdom Come’

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Ian Black

Over the last few years we have been encouraged to use this time between Ascension Day (which was on Thursday) and next Sunday, the Day of Pentecost, as a time to pray. It goes under the banner of ‘Thy Kingdom … Continue reading →

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