“Her sins, which are many are forgiven, for she loved much.” Luke 7:47

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“May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the Word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore.” - Patrick (385-461), Bishop & Apostle to the Irish

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“What is the real remedy for all the ills and necessities of the Church? Is it not the Baptism of the Spirit?... It is this that rouses [Christians] to willing self- sacrifice. It ... discloses to them the priceless value of the souls for whom Christ died.” - Robert Machray (1831-1904), First Primate of Canada

“If we use Kierkegaard's definition we can categorize various "god substitutes" and the particular kinds of brokenness and damage that each one brings into a life. So we could discern some of the following:

2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed used in Christian worship. How do we make sense of the Creed and help others to do so?

“Blessings, from your Valentine.” - Valentine (c. 226-c. 269), Priest & Martyr // “I will go with joy to that land.” - Cyril (826-869), “You made the flowers of grace to grow.” - Methodius (815-885)

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“If we make every effort to avoid death of the body, still more it should be our endeavor to avoid death of the soul.” - Anthony (251-356), Hermit in Egypt

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“Do this in remembrance of me.” - Jesus, Maundy Thursday (Luke 22:19)

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“Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scripture to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope … in Jesus Christ.” - Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556)

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From the article "The Logic of Lent," by Dr. Robert Crouse. Read in full here using the link.

“Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” With these words, Ash Wednesday observants receive the sign of the cross in ashes on their foreheads, signifying that we have been created from the dust of the earth and symbolizing our mortality and our great need for the grace and eternal life that can only be found in Jesus Christ our Savior.

“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion. It is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Jesus.” - William “Billy” Graham (1918-2018)

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The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple (“Candlemas”)

My eyes have seen your salvation… a light for revelation” - Prophet Simeon (Luke 2:30 & 32a)

Please pray for the clergy and church members of parishes in the Uckfield deanery as they come together this evening for the Year of Faith Deanery Celebration at Holy Cross Uckfield from 7pm. The service, led by Bishop Will, is to celebrate the history and Christian faith in the deanery. All welcome.

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