Requiem Mass for the HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
At the very end of this Eucharist the choir will sing the final part of the Requiem. In paradisum, as it’s called, ends with really poignant words
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At the very end of this Eucharist the choir will sing the final part of the Requiem. In paradisum, as it’s called, ends with really poignant words
View sermonI have to admit that I enjoy looking around cemeteries and burial grounds
View sermonIt was 160 years ago, in 1861, that Prince Albert, the beloved husband and consort of Queen Victoria died at Windsor Castle
View sermonAs this slow unlocking of life continues I realise that there’s so much that I’m looking forward to – something of that freedom that we used to enjoy, to do what we wanted to do when we wanted to do it, to go where we wanted to go when we wanted to go there
View sermonWho can forget that edition of the ‘Mrs Merton Show’ when the late great Caroline Aherne playing the spoof eponymous chat show host, was interviewing the lovely Debbie McGee and asked her that incredible question, ‘So what was it that first attracted you to millionaire Paul Daniels?’ It still makes me laugh just thinking about it.
View sermonMany of us have had, at some point or other, the experience of being selected for a particular role: perhaps it was finding that ideal job, to which we feel completely called. Or perhaps it was when we were invited to join a particular committee or group where we can make a real difference
View sermonIf he would come today today today, Oh what a day today would be; But now he's away, miles and miles away From me across the sea.
View sermonWhen was the last time you saw a rainbow? In spite of the recent mix of rain and sunshine I haven’t seen any in the clouds, but I see rainbows in other places most days
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