Being and Doing – 27 February – Unselfishness
WHILE you have any love in you exercise it, make the most of it, feed it by the sight of good things and by imitation of good deeds.
Being and Doing – 26 February – Kindness
IF you would fall into any extreme, let it be on the side of gentleness
Sermon: ‘It Is Written…’ (Hearing what the Bible Clearly Says)
‘It Is Written…’ (Hearing what the Bible Clearly Says) Sermon at St John the Baptist, Felixstowe 26 February 2023 – Sunday before Lent Text: ‘Away with you, Satan! for it is written,“Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.” ’ (Matthew 4v10) God give you peace my Sisters and Brothers. The Medieval Church had a unique way… Continue reading Sermon: ‘It Is Written…’ (Hearing what the Bible Clearly Says)
Being and Doing – 25 February – Charitableness
We find it difficult to think well of those by whom we are thwarted or depressed, and we are ready to admit every excuse for the vices of those who are useful or agreeable to us.
Resisting the Prowling Lion – Day 4
The solution for being sinned against (perceived or real) can never be to sin back but can only ever be the free-will offering of forgiveness and love.
Being and Doing – 24 February – Charitableness
OUR private severity against sinners should be ever checked by the remembrance of our own sin.
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
