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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
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
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
"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.
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."
