For this is what I came to do

… we hear that Jesus regularly withdraws for prayer and contemplation. After being found by Peter, he then sets off for the neighbouring towns to continue preaching and healing. “For this is what I came to do,” he says when the disciples tell him that everyone is looking for him … [To read more, click on title]

Christmas in Perspective

When I was a child … waiting for Christmas was full of expectation – would Father Christmas arrive? Had he read my list of presents? Would I get some of them? Would I get any of them? You had to be ‘good’ and well-behaved in those weeks leading up to Christmas if you were going to be rewarded … [To read more, click on title]