“Had he died in a more merciful, less deliberately dehumanising way, it would not be possible to see in his death the sum of all horrors.” Fleming Rutledge on the theological implications of the fact that Jesus was not just executed, but crucified.

#Christmas reminds us that God makes Himself known by drawing near to us, not in grandiose events or by revealing Himself from afar. God does not remain in some inaccessible heaven, but comes to meet us in the very heart of our ordinary lives. He shows us that daily life, just as

Comfort and joy this Christmas Eve. ‘Thou Who art love beyond all telling, Saviour and King, we worship thee. Emmanuel, within us dwelling, Make us what thou wouldst have us be.’ The Church of England

“Born in the night is the One who redeems us from the night. The hint of the dawning day is no longer to be sought in the distant reaches of the cosmos, but by bending low, in the stable nearby.”

“This is the joyful proclamation of this day: the Child who was born is God made man; he comes not to condemn but to save; his is not a fleeting appearance, for he comes to stay and to give himself.”

“Love is given so that love may be born and given in return. That is the engine of the universe; that is what we see in the helpless child of Bethlehem…” (Rowan Williams) O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord! #Christmas

‘While all the powers of Good aid and attend us, boldly we’ll face the future, be it what may. At even, and at morn, God will befriend us, and oh, most surely each new year’s day!’ (from a hymn by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1944) #HappyNewYear

God does not look upon the world from afar, unconcerned with our lives, our troubles or our expectations! He comes among us with the wisdom of His Word made flesh, drawing us into His wondrous plan of love for all humanity.

A lovely afternoon here in Cumbria for the launch of ‘The Kent Estuary Pilgrim Way’ - bringing together the eight churches of the local area into closer partnership and celebrating our shared faith, heritage and history. The Church of England

I am Sarah, a servant of Jesus Christ, and I come as one seeking the grace of God, to travel with you in his service together. I am sent as archbishop to serve you to proclaim the love a Christ and with you to worship and love him with heart and soul, mind and strength.

I was deeply grateful for Pope Leo’s gracious letter on my Installation as Archbishop of Canterbury. I have responded assuring the Holy Father of my prayers. I look forward to meeting the Pope soon, and strengthening the bonds of friendship and commitment to Christian unity.

As true God and true man, Christ offers us the example of self-giving, service, and love. We need His example to learn how to love, not because we are incapable of it, but precisely to teach ourselves and one another what true love is. Learning to act like Jesus, who is the

‘…my soul is bereft of peace; I have forgotten what happiness is; so I say, ‘Gone is my glory, and all that I had hoped for from the Lord.’ (Lamentations 3.17-18) #MaundyThursday

‘…There I should see a Sunne, by rising set, And by that setting endlesse day beget’ John Donne ‘Good Friday 1613, Riding Westward’ #GoodFriday

Alleluia! “The resurrection of Jesus does more than inspire us to take a particular step that may lead to fullness of life. Rather his cross and resurrection reveal the secret of all aliveness, his and ours.” (John V Taylor) #Easter

The light of #EasterDay shining, dimly but defiantly, upon the horizon from Arnside Knott this morning. #Alleluia! ‘the impossible union Of spheres of existence is actual, Here the past and future Are conquered, and reconciled’. (T.S. Eliot, ‘The Dry Salvages’)

Christ is risen from the dead, and with him, we too rise to new life! This Easter proclamation embraces the mystery of our lives and the destiny of history, reaching us even in the depths of death. #Easter

“…Christ’s resurrection is the beginning of a new humanity; it is the entrance into the true promised land, where justice, freedom, and peace reign…” #Easter #Alleluia

While our suffering world greatly needs the #peace of Christ, the divisions among Christians weakens our capacity to be effective bearers of that peace. If the world is to take our preaching to heart, we must, therefore, be constant in our prayers and efforts to remove any

It was an honour to meet and pray with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Pope Leo XIV this morning. I’m deeply grateful for his gracious welcome at the Apostolic Palace. In the years to come, I will remain united with the Pope in prayer – for peace in our world, for justice, and for every