Gospel Matthew 13.24–30, 36–43 Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew All Glory to you, O Lord. Jesus put before his disciples another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; but while…
With thanks to Oliver Trinder and apologies that the first part of the sermon is missing due to technical issues Reading Psalm 20: 1-5. The Lord answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion. May…
Reading Psalm 100 O be joyful in the Lord, all the earth; serve the Lord with gladness and come before his presence with a song. Know that the Lord is God; it is he that has made us and we are his; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with…
Homily for St Bartholomew’s, Ducklington, Evening Communion, 1st February 2026 Candlemas Luke 2:22-40; Psalm 24:7-10 The presentation of Jesus in the Temple always makes me think a bit of going to register a child’s birth now – it’s something you have to do within a certain time to fulfil the law, but there’s also…
First Reading Psalm 98 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things. His own right hand and his holy arm have won for him the victory. The Lord has made known his salvation; his deliverance has he openly shown in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his mercy…