Fulcrum review of ‘Time to Pray’

Time to Pray by the Liturgical Commission of the Church of England Price: £12.99 Fulcrum review by Sarah Cawdell “Time, give me more time,” squeals Bilbo Baggins in desperation as the hungry Gollum desires the answer to a riddle much less than a bite or two of the scared hobbit. And so say all of … Continue Reading

‘Spiritual Fitness’ Christian Character in a Consumer Society by Graham Tomlin – Fulcrum Review

Fulcrum review by Sarah Cawdell of ‘Spiritual Fitness: Christian Character in a Consumer Society’ (London: Continuum, 2006), by Graham Tomlin, Principal of St Paul’s Theological Centre, near Holy Trinity Brompton. Graham Tomlin is principal of St Paul’s Theological Centre, a recent institute, based at St Paul’s Onslow Square and sponsored by Holy Trinity Brompton, London. … Continue Reading

Jottings on The Da Vinci Code

Here are some random, rambling jottings on The Da Vinci Code: Read the book this week (OK, so I’m a latecomer). Saw the film on its release afternoon, yesterday (…so that’s pretty early). Seminar this morning in church on Upper Street (for anycomers). At the open seminar, a young ‘new age-ish’ woman turned up (having … Continue Reading

‘Confession and Absolution’

‘Confession and Absolution’, a sermon by Canon Lucy Winkett, Canon Precentor of St Paul’s Cathedral, London, preached at St Mary Islington, 12 March 2006 Confession and absolution are elements of our Christian journey that lie in deep waters. There is nothing that takes us to the heart of ourselves, our mixed motives, our complex interaction … Continue Reading

‘Requisitioned by the Word’ – a sermon preached at St Mary Islington 25 September 2005

A sermon preached at St Mary Islington, 25 September 2005 We tore ourselves away from them and, putting to sea, made a straight run (Acts 21:1) A nice dramatic translation there, from The Revised English Bible, capturing the intensity of Paul’s farewell to the elders of the church at Ephesus: “We tore ourselves away.” And … Continue Reading