A friend of mine asked me this morning what is faith. Is it magic or a panacea? I defined it this way. ‘It is a knowing and understanding that whatever is happening God is in the midst of it and all will be well.’ The King James version in Hebrews 11:1 which everybody uses to…
The Diocese has suspended services in keeping with the Government’s restrictions on public gatherings of more than 20 persons, to help stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The directive to clergy and congregations was issued yesterday (March 17) by the Most Rev. Howard Gregory, Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop of the Diocese…
Mark 1: 29-45 [note verse 35 highlighted below] “In the morning while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed…” In today’s reading Jesus is very busy! He had moved from the synagogue to Peter’s house, hoping perhaps for a little rest and relaxation…
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs.’…Very truly, I tell you, when you were younger, you used to fasten your own belt…
Presented by The Very Rev. Sean Major-Campbell in The Frank Collymore Hall, Bridgetown, St. Michael Barbados, February 11, 2020Topic: The Christian Faith in the Public Square: Justice, Compassion, Humility CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY Introduction: Rastaman Chant by Bob Marley It is such an honour and a special privilege for me to accept this…
Isaiah 58: 1-9 ‘Why do we fast, but you do not see? Why humble ourselves, but you do not notice?’Look, you serve your own interest on your fast-day, and oppress all your workers… A Moment to Ponder On one occasion I was running out of gas in my car. So naturally, I found the nearest gas…
For St. Andrew Deanery DaySunday, February 9, 2020SERMON Text: Matthew 5: 14-16 Jesus says: “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill-top cannot be hidden. In the same way your light must shine in people’s sight, so that, seeing your good works, they may give praise to your father in…
Bible Verse: Romans 15:13 (NIV) May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Take a moment to ponder: It is unlikely that there will be disagreement to the observation that at times…
Jeremiah 29:11-13 New International Version (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will…