Mary of Bethany on the other hand, though of a poor background, living at home with her brother and sister, maligned by those around her, rejected by others because she was not married and criticised by her sister because she wanted to spend time with Jesus, is the one who in our story today shows by her generosity true nobility. A humble nobility to which all of us wealthy or hard-pressed, Well-educated or not able to complete schooling may aspire.
The parable of the Rich Fool, and in fact the whole of Luke Chapter 12, is not about money, nor about bread, nor even about barns. It is about being, ‘rich towards God’ and so proving the faithfulness and loving kindness of God by living generous lives of active service. And being ever-ready to do so….
…having had the demoniac run towards him Jesus now sends him away with a new mission. No longer is he to be the one of whom his friends and family are frightened and perhaps even ashamed, but instead he is to:
‘Return home and tell how much God has done for you’.
Proclaiming that the Holy Trinity is ‘Equal and Diverse’ demands that we be an equal and diverse church. This is as much a Creed as the lengthy doctrinal statement composed by St Athanasius which, as faithful members of this Church of England, we will (of course) read before we lay ourselves to rest this night on this Fatherless Father’s Day…
Helping God Help us Sermon for Easter 6 – Sunday 25 May 2025 – All Saints, Kesgrave Text: When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?’ (John 5v6) God give you peace my sisters and brothers. The Drowning… Continue reading Helping God Help us – A Sermon
I’ve never understood the saying ‘as miserable as sin’. Personally I find sin, for the most part, quite enjoyable, else why would we persist in it. It’s what happens after sin, after hearing but not listening, that brings the pain.
Banish the trifling, oh so trifling matter, by things more deserving of attention, and in a couple of months you will wonder why it upset you so.
it. It may be very absurd, nay very immoral, to be teased by trifles; but alas while you remain in the dust, reason as you may, it will annoy you; and there is no help for it, but to retire into a higher and grassier region, where the sultry road is visible from afar.
The only letters that can wait are those which provoke a hot answer.
He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much, who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children;
Suffolk Vicar 