Reading: Matthew 20:17-19 While Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and said to them on the way, ‘See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death; then they will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and … Continue reading A Reflection for Palm Sunday
5 April 2020 Collect Almighty and everlasting God, who, in your tender love towards the human race, sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take upon him our flesh and to suffer death upon the cross: Grant that we may follow the example of his patience and humility, and also be made partakers of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The Psalm: Psalm … Continue reading The Sixth Sunday in Lent (Palm Sunday)
A statement from the Archbishop of Dublin and the Archbishop-elect of Armagh, The Most Revd Dr Michael Jackson and The Rt Revd John McDowell. The people of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are passing through a period of considerable distress as the effects of the coronavirus are felt throughout the whole island. We wish to add our voices to those of so many … Continue reading A prayer for peace of mind
The Church of Ireland is keen to support families in growing their faith at this time. A new page with resources for families has been launched this afternoon in the Parish Resources section of the central Church website. COVID-19: Resources for Family Activities highlights links to resources from the Children’s Ministry Network, the Family Time book for primary school-aged children (now available to download for … Continue reading COVID-19: Resources for family activities
Today’s gospel reading is the powerful account of Lazarus being restored to life by Jesus. It is such a well-known bible story that the name of Lazarus has come to be associated with anyone who makes a remarkable recovery from illness, or who survives it against the odds. Some time ago, when I visited an elderly person who was very ill in a nursing home, … Continue reading A reflection on the Gospel according to John, chapter 11.
Bishop Pat shares her thoughts as we rise to the challenge of Coronavirus. Continue reading A word from Bishop Pat Storey
The following list of services may be helpful for those who will be unable to attend worship in person at Church of Ireland services this Sunday. Broadcast and online worship opportunities for Sunday 29 March 2020. Continue reading Broadcast and online worship
29 March 2020 Collect Most merciful God, who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ delivered and saved the world: Grant that by faith in him who suffered on the cross, we may triumph in the power of his victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The First Reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought … Continue reading The Fifth Sunday in Lent
Reading: Exodus 2:1-10 Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him for three months. When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the child … Continue reading A reflection for Mothering Sunday
22 March 2020 Collect Lord God whose blessed Son our Saviour gave his back to the smiters and did not hide his face from shame: Give us grace to endure the sufferings of this present time with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed; through Jesus Christ our Lord. The First Reading: 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 The Lord said to Samuel, ‘How long … Continue reading The Fourth Sunday in Lent (Mothering Sunday)
