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.
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
Advent Sunday
The Very Rev’d Dr Mandy Ford
Sunday 1 December
BCP services
The Dean reflects on our experience of time on Advent Sunday.
Romans 13:8-14
Matthew 21:1-11
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Endure to the End of the Age
Rev Mel Takáč
Sunday 17th November
Eucharist Mark 13:1-8
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Christ the King
The Very Rev’d Dr Mandy Ford
The Dean reflects on themes of monarchy and priesthood on the feast of Christ the King
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Remembrance Sunday
The Rev’d Canon Neil Patterson
Sunday 10 November
Remembrance Sunday
Holy Communion in the Cathedral
Choral Mattins at the Lord Mayor’s Chapel
Colossians 1.3-12, Matthew 9.18-26
(Book of Common Prayer readings for the 24th Sunday after Trinity)
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