Recent Sermons

Here you will find the texts of recent sermons preached in the Cathedral. These reflect on the Scripture readings set for the day to explore issues of Christian faith and life, often in the context of current events.

She Anointed His Feet
The Revd Canon Neil Patterson
Passion Sunday
Sunday 6 April
Isiah 43.16-21, Philippians 3.4b-14, John 12.1-8
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What is Truth?
The Very Rev’d Dr Mandy Ford
A sermon for Evensong on the 4th Sunday in Lent.
Sunday 30 March
Timothy 4:1-18
The Dean reflects on a question that reoccurs throughout the narrative of Jesus’ trial and is just as significant to us as we ask about the truth of the gospel.

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?
The Very Rev’d Dr Mandy Ford
Sunday 23 March
3rd Sunday of Lent
The Dean reflects on the age old question of why good people suffer.
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Into The Wilderness
The Rev’d Canon Neil Patterson
1st Sunday of Lent
9 March 2025
Deuteronomy 26.1 – 11, Romans 10.8b – 13, Luke 4.1 – 13
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God Is Love
BCP services
2 March 2025
The Dean reflects on the meaning of love reflected in Paul’s famous passage in the letter to the Corinthians and in the death of Jesus.
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For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Ash Wednesday 6pm Sermon
Matthew 6.1-6, 16-21
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