Last Friday was All Saints day. But what does it take to become a saint? By the way, this is nothing to do with the 1960’s spy thriller TV series ‘The Saint’! Earlier last month, Pope Francis made or canonised… Continue Reading
Threaded between all the Brexit news of the last week has been the case of Harry Dunn. He was a young lad who was knocked off his motor bike by a motorist in a country lane near a US airbase.… Continue Reading
I guess we have all filled in satisfaction surveys at one time or another. It may be about a product we have bought, a course or conference we have been on or the service we have received from trades people.… Continue Reading
Different rules apply in different kingdoms. Our government is finding that out the hard way. Britain cannot benefit from the European Union without being subject to at least some of its rules. You know that when travel abroad, you have… Continue Reading
If you were going to have a party, who would you invite? Maybe it’s a special birthday, you’ve just won the lottery or a long-lost relative has just returned from darkest Peru. Take a moment to think about the people… Continue Reading
If you were asked: ‘what is the most important thing in your life?’ most of us would say our family; our spouse/partner, children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. After that you might talk about your home, may be a favourite place… Continue Reading
For many of us, mountains are irresistible. If you ask any mountaineer why they do it, the response is: ‘because it’s there!’ For us in North Wales, the one mountain that stands out is Snowden. Of course, you don’t have… Continue Reading
‘Lord, teach us to pray…’ That’s what the disciples ask of Jesus at the beginning of the gospel reading this morning. (Luke 11.1-13) Teach us to pray. Have you ever asked to be taught to pray? If you grew up… Continue Reading
Can you think of the most important guest that you have entertained? It may have been in your own home or an occasion at work or in some other place. I remember the time when Princess Ann came to Denbigh… Continue Reading
How many disciples did Jesus have? Twelve of course! The gospel writers record Jesus appointing the twelve. (Mark 3.13-19 & parallels) On a good day we might remember the names of the twelve apostles although some are known by more… Continue Reading