Readings Exodus 33.7-20, 2 Corinthians 3.4-18 Preacher Canon Robert Titley There are certain things that belong – or don’t belong – at certain times of day. First thing in the morning, only tea will do for me; for you it … Continue reading →

Reading Acts 2.1-21 Preacher Canon Robert Titley This day will always have a particular aroma for me: the smell of burnt wood. Pentecost 2000 was a sunny morning (unlike today’s), and we celebrated it in the garden of the vicarage in … Continue reading →

The Sunday after Ascension Day Reading Acts 16.16–34 Preacher Canon Robert Titley He had hinted that the time would come for him to go, but when that time came the shock was still terrible for some. Some had doubted him … Continue reading →

Readings Acts 16.9-15, John 14.23–29 Preacher Canon Robert Titley By and large you’re a helpful bunch here, and from time to time you give me things you think I ought to read. At Morning Prayer one day this week Jean … Continue reading →

First Evensong of the feast of St Catherine of Siena and Team-wide service before the Annual Parochial Church Meeting of the Richmond Team Ministry Readings Wisdom 7.7-10,15-16; 1 Peter 1.3-9 Preacher Canon Robert Titley Avid royal watchers will know that tomorrow … Continue reading →

Reading John 10.22-30 Preacher Canon Robert Titley Vocations Sunday Jesus says, ‘my sheep hear my voice’. So today is about recognising voices. Can you recognise these? [A tape is played of four voices recorded from the radio.] They were: Justin … Continue reading →

Readings John 21.1–19 Preacher Canon Robert Titley Three days before her funeral, we are fighting over Margaret Thatcher’s legacy. Which is the true story to tell? The story of a saviour? or a destroyer? One thing we can be sure … Continue reading →

Reading John 20.19–end Preacher Canon Robert Titley What is Thomas’ problem? He wasn’t there when Jesus, raised from the dead, inexplicably appeared to the disciples. So does he want proof – ‘Give me something I can grasp. Then I’ll believe’? … Continue reading →

Reading Luke 24.1-12 Preacher Canon Robert Titley Younger worshippers are setting off on the Easter egg hunt round the churchyard, to see whether a sweet tooth can win out over numb fingers, a reminder (if we need it) of how … Continue reading →

Reading John 12.1-8 Preacher Canon Robert Titley It’s early days, but my provisional verdict on the new Pope is – promising start; great choice of name. Almost as new is the Archbishop of Canterbury, enthroned this week. One paper has described … Continue reading →