Category Archives: Holy Week Reflections

Awe and Glory: A Reflection for Holy Week (Wednesday 1st April 2026)

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Awe is more than a feeling; it shows us our true nature – small creatures in a vast universe, connected with everything and made for glory. Continue reading →

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True Power: A Reflection for Holy Week (Tuesday 31st March 2026)

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

God will judge the arrogantly powerful in this world; he will judge you too. Never forget you have tremendous power over those nearest you. Continue reading →

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Keep ‘Er Lit in the Face of Armageddon: A Reflection for Holy Week (Monday 30th March 2026)

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

In the face of nuclear war, genetic modification, and artificial intelligence, the Last Judgement by Christ seems like a hopeful possibility. Continue reading →

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God is Always With Us: A Reflection for Holy Week (Wednesday 16th April 2025)

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

The Christ who breaks bread with the disciples is the same God cries out “My God, why have you forsaken me” on the Cross. Continue reading →

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Reflection on ‘Suffering’ for Holy Week: Monday 25th March 2024

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Gerry Lynch

A universe without suffering means God controlling us like robots. We are rightly horrified by earthly fathers who control their children like that. Continue reading →

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Reflection on ‘Betrayal’ for Holy Week; Wednesday 5th April 2023

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Betrayal can leave us feeling understandably bitter: but bitterness is corrosive emotionally and spiritually Continue reading →

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Reflection on ‘Judgement’ for Holy Week; Monday 3 April 2023

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

Given at St Mary’s, Potterne Matthew 25. 31-40 Do we want to live in a universe where Jimmy Saville got away with it? I found myself asking this as I prepared the readings for tonight’s service. Many of us will … Continue reading →

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For they were afraid. A reflection for Easter Day.

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Gerry Lynch

For churchgoers, Easter Day is a time of joy and celebration, usually with a thronged church, an immaculately conducted service, the fruit of weeks of preparation, and the chance to catch up with friends we haven’t seen for a while. … Continue reading →

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Hitting rock bottom. A reflection for Easter Eve.

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Gerry Lynch

In English, the Apostle’s Creed teaches that Jesus descended “to the dead” or “into hell” depending on which version we use. However, the Greek version states that “κατελθοντα εις τα κατωτατα”, “he went down to the lowest”. At least since the … Continue reading →