Burdensome Gospel | Sermon for 05 July 2026

Burdensome Gospel | Sermon for 05 July 2026

In this sermon, we consider how legalism places heavy burdens on ourselves and others, and contrast it with the light burden that Jesus offers. This sermon drawers on the gospel reading for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Scripture reference: Matthew 11: 25–30 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

Struggle and Sacrifice | Sermon for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul (28 June 2026)

In this sermon, we look at how Paul directs are thinking to struggle and sacrifice in his closing words about his life, and how these are revealed in his life and that of Peter. This sermon drawers on the second reading for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 4:6–8, 17–18 (UK Catholic lectionary applied)

The Holy Trinity of Christian Commitment: embracing truth | Sermon for 21 June 2026

Today’s sermon is the third and final sermon of a miniseries of 3, exploring what I call the Holy Trinity of Christian commitment: embracing faith, embracing Jesus, and embracing truth. The focus of this sermon is embracing truth. What does truth mean? How should we relate to truth? Is morality objective or subjective? We take a look, however brief, at these profound questions in this sermon.

The Holy Trinity of Christian Commitment: embracing Jesus | Sermon for 14 June 2026

Today’s sermon is the second in a miniseries of 3, exploring what I call the Holy Trinity of Christian commitment: embracing faith, embracing Jesus, and embracing truth. The focus of this sermon is embracing Jesus. The Christian path is ultimately about a relationship with Jesus, so how do we grow one? What ways are available to us to get to know him, and to experience his presence in our lives?

The Holy Trinity of Christian Commitment: embracing faith | Sermon for 07 June 2026

Today’s sermon is the first in a miniseries of 3, exploring what I call the Holy Trinity of Christian commitment: embracing faith, embracing Jesus, and embracing truth. We start by looking at faith – what it is and what it is not, and what it really means (or should mean) when we say that we have faith.