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.
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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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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