Professor Peter Ashworth explores the story of Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman and reflects on the importance of humility.
“The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said.” Matthew 15:25
28th May 2017: Ascension Sunday
The Revd Captain Mike Collyer reminds us why it is important to remember the day of Christ's ascension as we journey towards Pentecost.
"After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight." Acts 1:9
19th March 2017: Radical Inclusion
The Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, Malcolm Chamberlain, reflects on what it might mean to be radically inclusive within the church community.
The Samaritan woman said to him, “You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” John 4:9
12th March 2017: A Way Forward
Jesus teaches Nicodemus. Editorial credit: Freedom Studio / Shutterstock.com.
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
As we seek to find new ways of restoring confidence, trust and hope, and of overcoming misunderstanding and division, we find in the Gospel of John words that not only hold and bind us together, but also words that challenge us to look at how we function and live as a community.
19th February 2017: The Double Gift of Grace
How do we understand the loving presence of God in our lives? The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, Peter Bradley, explores the God's gift of grace, in the context of Jesus' words in Matthew.
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life..." Matt 6:25-34
12th February 2017: First, Be Reconciled
Have we become too distracted by our own internal divisions to focus on the wider challenge of God's mission of love to the world?
"First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." Matthew 5:24
5th February 2017: In Challenging Times
How do we share our understanding of joy in changing and challenging times? Canon Christopher Burke explores how we can share joy in a broken and questioning world.
8th January 2017: A Place Of Transformation
An invitation to reconnect with our baptismal promises, the community to which we belong, and to focus afresh on a life of prayer and worship.
"And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matt 3:17
6th January 2017: Epiphany
Into the resolution driven cacophony of well meaning at New Year comes Epiphany. Take 5 minutes with this short reflection from Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith.
18th December 2016: Immanuel: God With Us
The Christmas story is not an abstract message of hope in a distant time and land. The birth of Jesus is a story that invites us to participate. How do we play our part? Revd Canon Christopher Burke explores "God with us".
"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
11th December 2016: The Lord's Prayer
The Dean of Sheffield, Peter Bradley reflects on the power of the Lord's prayer and its ability to meet our deepest needs of God.
"And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him." Matt 6:7-8
20th November 2016: The Feast of Christ the King
The Feast of Christ the King invites us to surrender ourselves to the loving reign of God. Bishop of Doncaster, Peter Burrows, reflects on the sovereign rule of Christ.
"Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
6th November 2016: A Season of Remembrance
Reflection on the Kingdom of God invites us to look backwards in history, to learn, celebrate, lament, and grow in understanding and faith. It also offers us the opportunity to play our part in making the characteristics of the Kingdom of God a reality today.
"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth." Job 19:25
30th October 2016: Light In Darkness
This image shows what Canon Keith was up to during the sermon!
We are all called, in our words, actions and lifestyles, to show the light of Christ in what can be a dark world. Reflections on pumpkins and All Saints' Eve from Canon Keith Farrow.
"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
23rd October 2016: A Place For All People
Even if we as a Cathedral community call ourselves a place for all people, others may not always experience that reality. When people see us, do they see a community of Pharisees or a people able to demonstrate the reality of the God's love?
“I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 18:14
16th October 2016: Your Conscience Calling
The Dean of Sheffield, Peter Bradley, leads us to reflect on the role of our conscience.
"Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!” Luke 18:4
9th October 2016: I Had Heard But Now I Know
"Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." John 6:35
As we mark the time of harvest, Cathedral Curate, Revd Beth Keith reflects on how we can move our focus from our own struggles for survival, to God's limitlessness life.
2nd October 2016: The Faith-ometre
How do we view, measure and grow in faith? Canon Keith Farrow reflects on Jesus's words on faith.
"To have faith is to have our old way of responding and perceiving the world transformed - it is about faithfulness."
25th September 2016: A Material Outlook
Where do we place the value of money and material possessions in our lives? Revd Canon Christopher Burke reflects on the challenges found in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus found in Luke chapter 16.
11th September 2016: Lost and Found
Revd Catherine Staziker explores three of Jesus' parables about the lost and found in Luke's gospel.
"'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent." Luke 15:6-7