Being and Doing – 24 February – Charitableness
OUR private severity against sinners should be ever checked by the remembrance of our own sin.
Author: suffolkvicar
A vicar from Suffolk who writes things down to stop him endlessly talking about them
Resisting the Prowling Lion – Day 3
How do we avoid allowing the habits and actions of others to become centres for sin in our own life?
Resisting the Prowling Lion – Day 2
There are many other ways to enliven ‘rote’ prayers and each of us will find that which helps us focus best on the intention rather than the list. It is a good discipline to re-visit our prayer routines frequently so that they are about the life-giving Spirit and do not become a dead letter.
Being and Doing – 23 February – Gentleness
Think kindly of the erring!
Oh! do not thou forget…
Thou hast in weakness trod.
Being and Doing – 22 February – Forbearance
FOR every vexation caused by people, the great balm is love
Resisting the Prowling Lion – Day 1 – Ash Wednesday
There is no purpose in seeking the Gifts of the Spirit in our personal piety if those around us cannot harvest the Fruits of the Spirit from our devotions
Being and Doing – 21 February – Forgiving and Forgetting
‘Life is too hard work in itself to let one stop to hate and suspect people.’
Being and Doing – 20 February – Forgiveness
TRUE forgiveness involves two things, a perfect knowledge of the offence and a perfect restoration of love.
Being and Doing – 19 February – Bearing Injuries
THE best way of revenge is not to imitate the Injury.
Sermon: Noise Cancelling Lifestyle
As we prepare for Lent we pause on a mountaintop to hear God’s command to listen to Jesus. How can we do that in a noise filled world and amid lifestyles that seek comfort over obedience?
Suffolk Vicar 