This sermon was first preached at St Stephen's Church, Carlby on Sunday 26th February 2023. There is a cupboard in our kitchen that is set aside for a very important purpose. It is such an important cupboard that I am sure that you have one of these cupboards as well. I am of course talking … Continue reading Facing Temptation
Month: February 2023
What is Lent?
We are now in Lent. Lent is a season of fasting, repentance, moderation, and spiritual discipline. Many Christians use the season of Lent as a time to give up certain aspects of life. At the start of this week, I saw the flowers and greenery removed from Langham church to make the decoration simpler. I am … Continue reading What is Lent?
What’s Your Mountain?
A sermon delivered on The Sunday before Lent. Sunday 19th February 2023 at All Saints Church, Oakham. Readings: Exodus 24:12-18; Matthew 17:1-9. Having escaped free of the Egyptians and having crossed the Red Sea, the Israelites find themselves in the desert at the foot of Mount Sinai. It was whilst the Israelites were settled next … Continue reading What’s Your Mountain?
Why I Went From Hating to Loving Communion Wafers
One of the things I do as a priest is lead Communion services. There are many different names for Communion across the church. From Holy Communion, to the Eucharist, to Mass, to the Lord’s Supper. All of these are referring to the same event. When we receive bread and wine as a reminder and ongoing … Continue reading Why I Went From Hating to Loving Communion Wafers
My 2022 Book Tally – A new record and my top 5!
Every year I set myself the aspirational goal of reading 52 books a year, that is a book a week. I have set this goal every year for 6 years in a row, getting closer each year, but still quite far off. In 2020 and 2021 I read 27 books, which was a notable increase … Continue reading My 2022 Book Tally – A new record and my top 5!
Short Reflections on Being a Priest
Given that this is my first year as I priest, I want to reflect on what being a priest has meant to me. The first thing I noticed is that it felt very different to be someone’s priest and not just their deacon. I found that I gained a sense of spiritual responsibility for my … Continue reading Short Reflections on Being a Priest
Shakeel Nurmahi 