HOMILETTES with Fr Ben Thompson

Saints and Martyrs of England (?)

Fr Ben is still trying to stretch out All Saints tide and so reflects on the Saints and Martyrs of England, but gets caught out by Jesus’ use to the word “world” in John 17. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com [https://homilia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Edward the confessor

Fr Ben reflects on the occasion he heard a senior minister give really difficult advice, and the challenge of making our daily actions reflect the words we say in church. Texts: 1 John 4.13-16; Matthew 21. 12-17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com [https://homilia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

James the Deacon

James the Deacon only appears in the calendar of the Church of England (The Roman Catholic Church celebrate St John XXIII today, whilst other Anglican provinces focus elsewhere), and is only commemorated and second billing in todays calendar at that, but Fr Ben reflects on James (early 7th century - (at least) mid 7th century as an example from history to inspire those who are anxious about living in ‘post-Christian’ society’. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com [https://homilia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

St Michael

Trusting in God‘s Grace to overcome fatigue and be coherent at the early morning Mass, Fr Ben reflects on St Michael’s role in standing against evil but who it is who overcomes evil once and for all. Readings: Revelation 12. 7-12; John 1.47-End This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com [https://homilia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

St Vincent de Paul

Fr Ben’s been thinking about university and glory hunting with the Christian Union, and remembers the first time he heard the name St Vincent de Paul from his flat mate, who gently and humbly followed the saint’s example. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com [https://homilia.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]