Imposters and Evil Men!

The Lord said we should fast and pray.

The Apostles James and John came with an outrageous question! It's as if they'd learned nothing at all from their time with the Lord. So He sets abouut teaching them again...cas

Does anyone notice any difference in you when you've met with the Lord?

100lbs of spices - a glorious waste of spices! Your prayer and service - a glorious "waste" also but you'll find yourself experiencing the Resurrection!

St. Photini was going about her daily business - probably things had been going wrong (otherwise why would she be there at such a hot time of day?). What happened next was that her life was completely changed. You too: allow for the Lord to come to you in your everyday life - the result will be surprising!

The Man Born Blind is able to sum up his bit of the Gospel in twelve words. What about you? What is the Gospel to you?

The Colossians became very proud of the new and smart teaching they had and the Lepers became overwhelmed by the health they suddenly enjoyed. Both groups forgot to give thanks except the heretic Samaritan and St.Paul whom the Colossians were trying to ignore!

2 Corinthians 6:16 -7:1 & Matthew 15:21-28 She was possibly an idol worshipper but her persistence, love and humility and faith meant that her prayer was heard. The Apostles wanted her to go away.

Two people entered the Temple. One said "What a lucky God you are to have a follower like me!" The other said "What a lucky man I am to have a God like You!"

How close can you get to the moon this afternoon?

St. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus go to Pilate and ask for the Bloodied Body of the Lord.

The problem was thousands of hungry people. The disciples brought them to the Lord in prayer and had their own solution which was: "Send them away!" However, the Lord had other ideas. Matthew 14: 14-22

Please notice how positive this message is (not like so many so called "Evangelists" of the modern era). Repent and then get on and do some good works in Christ Jesus.

In this inaugural episode, Fr. Philip says that Saint Paul talks about faith as an endurance race where the Lord is the starter and finisher of the race.

When the Lord healed the blind men's bodies and the dumb man's soul, He showed us that both are vital.

Fr. Philip reflections on the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. "... you will do well if you take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day breaks, and the Morning Star dawns forth in your hearts."

Take a forensic look at yourself as we come towards Great Lent. Luke 18: 9-14

You were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body.

The Lord invites you to follow Him and the Church invites you to come and see, and if you are going to accept these invitations then you have to get moving.

Make the Resurrection your own. The Apostle Thomas wanted to put his hand into Christ - you must put Him on.

How to become a Saint. Focus on Jesus Christ.

The Apostle Peter witnessed the Transfiguration and wanted it to stay there but God the Father had other plans.

So What had the other nine apostles been getting up to?

What if you had everything but no one could remember your name? What is you had nothing but God knows who you are? One day we will each have nothing.

On the Sunday when in Britain we remember those killed annd brutalised in war we look to see what God's Kingdom is like.

Fr. Philip Hall says that with evangelism, sometimes you just have to get on with it (no matter how sceptical your audience).

Don't try this on with God: He doesn't like it. Mark 2:23 - 3:5