Monthly Archives: June 2020
Fathers Day: Parable of the Loving Father
Today is Fathers Day, a day which started out as a greetings card occasion but give us opportunities. As we think about our own experience of fathers and for some of us, what it is like to be one, we … Continue reading
Looking for the people who inspire
Last weekend there was a big rally and protest in the city centre here for ‘Black Lives Matter‘. This followed the brutal murder of George Floyd by a police officer in America, sparking an international movement of protest at racism … Continue reading
Golden Hour – Triumphal Arch to the Trinity
One of the things I love about this time of year is what many of us know as ‘golden hour’. This is when the evening sunshine hits the west front of the cathedral full on. It glows and the shadows … Continue reading
Trinity Celtic Knot
I’m going to begin this morning with a bit of craft activity. And if you would like to join in, this is when you need your piece of cord – 1m in length. This knot is a symbol of the … Continue reading
Black Lives Matter
This Sunday, as well as being Trinity Sunday, marks the retirement of John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York. He is the first black holder of that office. He has been known for being charismatic and uncompromising. He is a forceful … Continue reading
Shielding and God’s grace with us: Night Prayer reflection on Visit of Mary to Elizabeth
On Monday our church calendar commemorated a feast day full of joy and promise. Two women, both expecting babies rejoiced together as they looked forward to the birth of their children. One was the mother of John the Baptist, the … Continue reading
