Latest Thought for the Week

On this fourth Sunday in Advent we are invited to ponder afresh the ‘Yes’ of Mary – her decision and her willingness to carry Jesus in her womb and the significant interruption this must have been in her own life.

I might have recited the Nicene Creed over a thousand times.

As I write this in November, I have already been to look at Christmas lights and Christmas trees that have been put up in the shops and spaces around where I live.

In recent years a new business opportunity has emerged: increasingly extravagant Advent Calendars.

The Jewish leaders jeered at Jesus: ‘He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Messiah [or King] whom God has chosen.’

It was the most exciting middle of the night work phone call ever.

In recognition of the Patronal celebrations this week, I was asked to reflect on what the story of St Martin means to me and the work of The Connection.

I am spending this autumn living and working in India.

Ok, settle yourself. Pay attention to what you hear when you’re quiet, in this mostly quiet place.