Ian Sowton

Ian Sowton

BLESSING OF THE CRÈCHE

Soon, yes soon come angels shiningshining on God’s birthing place.Joseph, may it be a bright place,a holy space, a warm place.Bright our wishes for you

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Ian Sowton reads Dry Bone Valley

Dry-Bone Valley

It’s like trying to stay upright, scorched and breathless, in the blast of some sneezing rot-toothed dragon. This guided tour, God, is tough going. As

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When is Enough Enough?

Readings for August 9, 2015: 1 Kings 19:1-5;  Psalm 34:1-8;  Ephesians 4:25-5:2;  John 6:35, 41-51; WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH?  Homily:Ian Sowton Elijah:the saga of Elijah pits

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Modes of Waiting

Reflection for Advent 2  by Ian Sowton Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8 WASTEFUL WAITING.  [i] “What are you waiting for?—a funeral?”

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Ian Sowton reads Dry Bone Valley

Homily for Pentecost 17

Hebrew testament: Proverbs 31: 10-31. The heading of this concluding chapter of the book of proverbs is “the sayings of Lemuel king of Massa,  {taught

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Ian Sowton

The Perils of Certainty

There’s an interesting moment in the career of Oliver Cromwell, the great Puritan general who became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, when he is parleying

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Psalm 27

Psalm 27 A Hymn, adapted – Ian Sowton I AM is my light, my salvation, my life’s sanctuary, so who can frighten me? Why should

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