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What if God was One of Us?: Sermon Preached on 1st February 2026 (Candlemas)

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Gerry Lynch

Candlemas celebrates two things—Mary and Joseph’s faithfulness, and Simeon recognising that Christ would bring light to the whole human race. Continue reading →

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Only Human: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2025 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Preached at Holy Cross, Seend Readings – Isaiah 9. 2, 6-7; John 1. 1-14 “the Word became flesh and lived among us”       “I’m only human.” It’s a phrase we usually offer by way of an apology—as if being human was … Continue reading →

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Would God Wind You Up?: Sermon Preached on 20th July 2025 (Fifth Sunday After Trinity)

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

If Jesus truly is God made man, then God has an acute sense of humour! Continue reading →

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The Feast of Waiting Patiently: (Ascension Thursday, 29th May 2025)

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Ascension teaches us to be less dogmatic and self-certain; a feast of waiting patiently and giving God the space to lead us deeper into the mystery of His truth. Continue reading →

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The Tough Message of Mother’s Day: Sermon Preached on 30th March 2025 (Mothering Sunday)

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Gerry Lynch

Underneath the boxes of chocolates and posies of flowers, Mother’s Day has a tough message of pain, forgiveness and love. Continue reading →

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Our Mucky Humanity: Sermon Preached on 19th March 2023 (Fourth Sunday of Lent)

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Gerry Lynch

God out of this word? In the person of Jesus, He wasn’t afraid of a bit of spit and mud Continue reading →

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Good Enough As We Are: Sermon Preached on 24th December 2022 (Midnight Mass)

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Gerry Lynch

When we lose faith in God, we end up with unrealistic demands on ourselves. Continue reading →

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