I preached this sermon at Uppingham School Chapel on Sunday 5th March 2023. Reading: Genesis 12:1-4 Good morning Uppingham. My name is Shakeel, or some of you may know me, or know ofme, as MR Nurmahi. I must say it feels so good to be among young people, and I am not just referring to you Father James. … Continue reading Life’s Great Journeys
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Thought for the Day – The Now and Not Yet of Spring
This first appeared as the Sunday Morning Thought on Rutland and Stamford Sound on Sunday 5th March 2023 Good morning, This morning I was looking out at my garden at the snowdrops that have shot up in the middle of the garden. Rutland is full of snowdrops across the county, and we are also starting … Continue reading Thought for the Day – The Now and Not Yet of Spring
Facing Temptation
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
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
Come and See that Jesus is the Lamb of God
A sermon I preached on Sunday 15th January 2023 at All Saints Church, Oakham. John 1.29-42 Who here has a cousin? Odds are that the majority of you have a cousin. Now how do you tend to greet your cousin? You might go ‘hello,’ or ‘hi.’ I tend to go with ‘Hey, how are you … Continue reading Come and See that Jesus is the Lamb of God
The Light Shines In The Darkness, And The Darkness Did Not Overcome It
Sermon preached on Midnight Mass at All Saints Oakham, Christmas Eve 2022. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. A very warm Christmas to you on this Christmas eve. Christmas time comes towards the end of the year, and the end of the year is usually a time for … Continue reading The Light Shines In The Darkness, And The Darkness Did Not Overcome It
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