This blog entry is a sermon preached at St John the Baptist, Kingston Bagpuize, on 17 September 2017. The Bible readings around which this sermon was constructed are Genesis 8.1-12; Matthew 16.1-3 I probably should start by acknowledging what an unusual pair of readings I’ve chosen for this morning. Although, when we think about what’s […]
Doubting Thomas – a role model for Christians and scientists
As I write this, the Church is celebrating the Easter season. In the days and weeks following Easter Day itself, Christians encounter the biblical narratives of the risen Jesus’ encounters with his disciples. In the Church of England, the set readings for Morning Prayer on this particular day include John’s gospel account of the disciple […]
Epiphany and astronomy
Today is the Feast of the Epiphany. In the Church’s calendar, this is the day on which we celebrate the visit of the magi (wise men) to the infant Jesus. Anyone who has attended a church or school nativity play will be familiar with the story of the three wise men who, following a star, […]
