The death of John the Baptist is not really a story that feels like Good News, and not one we would naturally choose for a Sunday morning. It tells us of the violent and pointless death of John the Baptist. Now John was the one who went before Jesus, preparing his way and making the … Continue reading The Truth
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Salvation & Resurrection
A Reflection from Fr. Gareth Ingham. The Gospel this Sunday touches on two stories where Jesus performs miraculous healing. (Mark 5:21-43: The girl restored to life and a woman healed). These events are written and presented by St. Mark in such a way, that encourages his hearers to have faith that Jesus is the one … Continue reading Salvation & Resurrection
Constantine the Great
Constantine was proclaimed Emperor in York and his mother was Saint Helena, the original patron saint of Cockshutt Church. St. Constantine was the one who brought humanity to the Roman Empire. He, for the first time, put an end to state brutality, and fought to make the world politically, socially and economically the way Christ … Continue reading Constantine the Great