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.
Advent Sunday
The Very Rev’d Dr Mandy Ford
Sunday 9 February
Sermon on the BCP readings for Epiphany 5, Matthew 13:24
The Dean reflects on the parable of the wheat and the tares as Jesus warns his followers against premature judgements.
Candlemas
The Very Revd Dr Mandy Ford
Sunday 2 February
The Dean reflects on the nature of families and spiritual growth.
Luke 2:22 – 39
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They Have No Wine
The Rev’d Canon Neil Patterson
Sunday 19 January
2nd after Epiphany
Isaiah 62.1-5, 1 Corinthians 12.1-11, John 2.1-11
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Baptised into Christ
The Rev’d Canon Neil Patterson
Sunday 19 January
Evensong
Isaiah 55.1-11, Romans 6.1-11
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Preparing for Christ
The Rev’d Canon Neil Patterson
Sunday 15 December
3rd Sunday of Advent
Zephaniah 3.14-end, Philippians 4.4-7, Luke 3.7-18
Sunday 22 December
4th Sunday of Advent
Micah 5.2-5a, Hebrews 10.5-10, Luke 1.39-55
A time to speak and a time to be silent
Canon Jonnie Parkin
Sunday 8 December
2nd Sunday of Advent
Luke 1. 1 – 23