"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near." Philippians 4:5
As we celebrate the joy and hope of Easter, Bishop of Sheffield, Steven Croft examines the gentleness of Jesus Christ.
25th March 2016: Holy Week - Thomas
"Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” John 14:5
In the last podcast of Holy Week, Bishop Tim Ellis explores lent through the eyes of Thomas.
24th March 2016: Holy Week - Judas
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"He consented, and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present." Luke 22:6
Bishop Tim Ellis views Jesus through the eyes of Judas
23rd March 2016: Holy Week - Simon Peter
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"Lord, are you going to wash my feet?" John 13:6
Bishop Tim Ellis reflects on the actions of Jesus through the eyes of Peter.
22nd March 2016: Holy Week - Mary Magdalene
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"They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” John 20:2
Imagine everything you thought you knew about life being turned on its head. Bishop Tim Ellis reflects on the story of Mary Magdalene and the crucifixion and tomb of Jesus.
21st March 2016: Holy Week Chrism Mass
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“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor." Luke 4:18
Bishop of Sheffield, Steven Croft leads us to reflect upon our vision for our ministry as followers of Jesus.
20th March 2016: Palm Sunday
What do you do when you don't get what you want? Canon Burke reflects on Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.
"When he came near ... the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices."
Luke 19:37
13th March 2016: Passionate Compassion
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"Then Mary took about a jar of expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume." John 12:1-8
Reverend Ken Bowler reflects on the Lenten journey of companionship and compassion.
6th March 2016: At The Cross Of Jesus
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"Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus..."
John 19:25
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on just a few short verses on Mothering Sunday, verses that tell us so much about the relationship between a mother and her child.