A Cumbrian Parson | ‘All shall be Amen and Alleluia’
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The Church does not exist for herself, but to lead every person to an encounter with the Lord. It is therefore not enough to ask whether an activity is well organized, well attended, or has been running for many years. We must ask whether it truly leads people to Christ and brings the Gospel into contact with the concrete realities of people’s lives.
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According to Bede, the early Anglo-Saxon name for September was Haligmonað, 'holy month' - perhaps because of rituals celebrating the end of harvest, or because it's the month of the autumnal equinox, when summer gives way to the dark half of the year.
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RIP @DollyParton, a woman of deep faith: As her family said in a statement, "Dolly lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus." I greatly admired her during her long and successful career, not only for her abundant talent (and humor), and her deep Christian faith, but also the way that she consistently pushed back on people who would reduce her to a cartoon version of herself. May she rest in peace with God, whom she loved and served so well.
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We are called to celebrate the Eucharist at the altar of the Lord, but also in daily life, where it is possible to live everything as an offering and an act of thanksgiving. #GeneralAudience
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Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together. In Jesus Christ, this humanity in its grandeur becomes the Way, the Truth and the Life, opening the path for each of us to grow toward fullness. #MagnificaHumanitas
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It's Whitsun, Pentecost, the summer festival when the Holy Spirit descends with fire. In this Anglo-Saxon image the flames touch the lips of each apostle, and even the sky has turned fiery red.
'Tongues of fire they had, when with love they preached the glory of God' (Ælfric)
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In these days leading up to the Solemnity of Pentecost, as we prepare to relive the mystery the miracle of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the nascent Church, let us #PrayTogether to the Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of life. May He grant us the gift of #ChristianUnity, bestow upon us enduring peace, and renew the face of the earth.
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On this Ascension Day, we’re honoured to share a special message from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for Thy Kingdom Come 2026.
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While our suffering world greatly needs the #peace of Christ, the divisions among Christians weakens our capacity to be effective bearers of that peace. If the world is to take our preaching to heart, we must, therefore, be constant in our prayers and efforts to remove any stumbling blocks that hinder the proclamation of the Gospel. #ChristianUnity
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It was an honour to meet and pray with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex this morning. I’m deeply grateful for his gracious welcome at the Apostolic Palace.
In the years to come, I will remain united with the Pope in prayer – for peace in our world, for justice, and for every person to discover the fullness of life that God offers.
The ecumenical pilgrimage is always one we make together, as a fellowship of Christians seeking the unity for which Christ prayed. Your Holiness, as your sister in Christ, in a spirit of prayer, friendship, and hope, I commend our shared journey into the hands of God.
You can read my address to Pope Leo XIV here: archbishopofcanterbury.org/n…
ALT Pope Leo XIV people sit across from Archbishop Sarah at a large wooden desk in a Apostolic Palace. Pope Leo XIV wears white robes with a red cloak, while Archbishop Sarah wears black, white and red robes. The room features ornate decor, including a painting and a statue.
ALT Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah are seated side by side in the service after their audience, wearing ornate robes, in a chapel. Behind them is a large painting depicting a biblical scene, flanked by stained glass windows. A cross is between them on a small table with candles. The setting exudes a solemn and sacred atmosphere.
ALT Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah sit at the end of a room in separate highbacked chairs. Four members of the delegation sit in a row at either side of Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah.
ALT Pope Leo XIV receives a gift of Lambeth Palace honey from Archbishop Sarah. Pope Leo XIV is smiling and looking at the honey. Archbishop Sarah is smiling.
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Christ is risen from the dead, and with him, we too rise to new life! This Easter proclamation embraces the mystery of our lives and the destiny of history, reaching us even in the depths of death. #Easter
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“Had he died in a more merciful, less deliberately dehumanising way, it would not be possible to see in his death the sum of all horrors.”
@flemingrut on the theological implications of the fact that Jesus was not just executed, but crucified.
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As true God and true man, Christ offers us the example of self-giving, service, and love. We need His example to learn how to love, not because we are incapable of it, but precisely to teach ourselves and one another what true love is. Learning to act like Jesus, who is the living sign that God has placed within the history of the world, is the work of a lifetime. #HolyThursday
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I was deeply grateful for Pope Leo’s gracious letter on my Installation as Archbishop of Canterbury.
I have responded assuring the Holy Father of my prayers. I look forward to meeting the Pope soon, and strengthening the bonds of friendship and commitment to Christian unity.
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I am Sarah, a servant of Jesus Christ, and I come as one seeking the grace of God, to travel with you in his service together.
I am sent as archbishop to serve you to proclaim the love a Christ and with you to worship and love him with heart and soul, mind and strength.
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God does not look upon the world from afar, unconcerned with our lives, our troubles or our expectations! He comes among us with the wisdom of His Word made flesh, drawing us into His wondrous plan of love for all humanity.
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#Christmas reminds us that God makes Himself known by drawing near to us, not in grandiose events or by revealing Himself from afar. God does not remain in some inaccessible heaven, but comes to meet us in the very heart of our ordinary lives. He shows us that daily life, just as it is, can become the place to encounter God.
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Today we celebrate #AllSaints, all Christians, known and unknown, who have come before us, rejoicing in their lives, and in the communion that unites all the people of God. The faith, courage and love of all the saints continue to inspire and guide us in our own faith journeys.
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Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te on love for the poor
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Hello, my name is Bishop Sarah Mullally.
I'm deeply honoured to have been called to serve as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
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