Saint Matthias, Apostle – 24th February

“The Chosen One” Have you ever been in the position where someone is desperately needed, and you fit the bill perfectly?  It is almost as if all your miscellaneous qualifications that never made much sense before now make PERFECT sense and you have a feeling that you might have been chosen by God for the … Continue reading Saint Matthias, Apostle – 24th February

Human things?

A Reflection for the second week of Lent by Fr. Gareth Ingham Have you ever held a secret? A secret that those all around are unaware of. There may be one or two people who have questioned you or held a suspicion that something is up; but no one truly knows what is being carried … Continue reading Human things?

Saint Milburga – February 23rd

Saint Milburga’s father, Merewald, son of Penda who ruled a subkingdom called Hecani (south Shropshire and Herefordshire) had been converted in 660 and had married a Christian princess. Their eldest child, Milburga, was resolved to found a monastery in her father’s kingdom. Saint Botulf, Abbot of Icheanog set up a monastery at Wimnicas (later Wenlock … Continue reading Saint Milburga – February 23rd