Matilda leads Morning and Evening prayer today. This Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 12, verses 13 – 17. This scripture describes how some followers of Herod tried to ensnare Jesus in complicated arguments around taxes and political loyalties; “But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, ‘Why are you...
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Morning Prayer Thursday September 16th 2021
Matilda’s mum leads Morning prayer today – its a bit too early for Matilda. Today’s Morning Prayer – Ali considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 12, verses 1 – 12. This scripture describes the return of Jesus to preach at the temple in Jerusalem, and the response of the chief priests and scribes to...
Morning Prayer Wednesday September 15th 2021
Matilda will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 11, verse 27 to the end. This scripture describes the return of Jesus to preach at the temple in Jerusalem, and the response of the chief priests and scribes to the threat Jesus...
Morning Prayer Tuesday September 14th 2021
Matilda will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from John’s gospel, chapter 12, verses 27 to 36a. This scripture describes Jesus asking God if he might be spared. The crowd following him asked Jesus;”‘We have heard from the law that the Messiah remains for ever. How...
Morning Prayer Monday September 13th 2021
Matilda will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Matilda considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 11, verses 1 to 11. This scripture describes Jesus and the disciples’ approach to the Mount of Olives, where Jesus despatched two disciples to find a young colt for him to ride to...
Morning Prayer Saturday September 11th 2021
Miriam is one of St Thomas’ Church Wardens and she will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Miriam considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 10, verses 46 to the end. This scripture describes Jesus’ response to Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, who believed he could be...
Morning Prayer Friday September 10th 2021
Miriam is one of St Thomas’ Church Wardens and she will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Miriam considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 10, verses 35 to 45. This scripture describes Jesus’ response to James and John when they asked to sit either side of him in...
Morning Prayer Thursday September 9th 2021
Miriam is one of St Thomas’ Church Wardens and she will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Miriam considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 10, verses 32 to 34. This scripture describes Jesus and his disciples walking towards Jerusalem and Jesus’ attempts to prepare the disciples for his...
Morning Prayer Wednesday September 8th 2021
Miriam is one of St Thomas’ Church Wardens and she will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Miriam considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 10, verses 17 to 31. This scripture describes Jesus’ response to a man who asked him what he must do to inherit eternal life...
Morning Prayer Tuesday September 7th 2021
Miriam is one of St Thomas’ Church Wardens and she will lead both Morning and Evening Prayer this week. Today’s Morning Prayer – Miriam considers a passage from Mark’s gospel, chapter 10, verses 1 to 16. This scripture considers Jesus’ teachings to the crowds that followed him and his response to the line of questioning...