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The Dean reminds us that Christ is with us and God in Jesus Christ understands and feels our pain, our loss, our fear.
Despite drawing away from the Cathedral in a challenging time, we are (as always) invited to draw close to Christ, and in Christ we discover God’s bottomless compassion and care.
On this very different Mothering Sunday, Canon Keith reminds us of the basics of family, love and church.
The Revd Canon Julie Upton encourages us to embrace change and God’s changing love, for God promises that however challenging change may be, it is also worth it.
“God’s grace is sufficient.”
Vice Dean Keith Farrow reminds us that as we go on our wilderness journey during Lent, we do so with Christ before us and following in his footsteps.
“No posing at the tomb entrance, please.”
Listen to Vice Dean Keith Farrow’s Ash Wednesday sermon.
As we get ready to embrace and embark on this Lenten season, the Dean invites us to reflect deeply on the teachings of Christ.
“Worry is not good, for it is not fruitful.”
Vice Dean Keith Farrow examines the concepts of worry, fear and generosity.
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
- Matthew 6:34
The Dean reflects on truth and how we can see truth in each other, ourselves, Christ and the teachings of the church.
“Christ, who is truth, will set you free.”
We all carry a light with us and we all need light in our lives.
Canon Keith Farrow, Vice Dean at the Cathedral, regales us with tales from his pilgrimage to the Holy Land and reminds us that we are all bearers of the light of Christ in our daily lives.
On the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, the Revd Helena Roulston reminds us of the importance of standing together to unite in friendship, in hospitality and in love.
Do you know what you are looking for?
The Dean considers the merits of a slow reading movement and encourages us to allow the light of Christ to shine into the depths of who we are, so that we might learn what we are looking for.
The Revd Captain Ian Maher takes a look at Jesus’ story and how his story and history can influence our faith, and our own story.
As we enter the season of Epiphany, the Dean reflects on its meaning through the writings of Evelyn Waugh.
Revd Captain Mike Reeder reflects on regifting Christmas presents and how we are all called to share and regift the good news of God’s love.
The Revd Captain Ian Maher transports us back to the Southern Kingdom of Judah 8C BC and encourages us to reflect on the comfort and challenge brought by the prophet Isaiah when he foretold the coming of Immanuel - 'God with us'.
Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16, Matthew 1:18-25
Advent is the season of waiting, hoping, patience… but also of questions.
“May we always be a church for all people to ask their questions.”
- Vice Dean Keith Farrow’s Advent Prayer
The Dean brings a message of hope at the start of this Advent season.
“Lord Jesus Christ, fulfil your promise to me, never to leave me, never to leave me alone - no, never alone. You promised never to leave me alone.”
- Martin Luther King, Jr
“Today, you will be with me in paradise.”
Vice Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, the Revd Canon Keith Farrow, looks closer at Jesus’ coronation and crown.
Gospel reading: Luke 23:33-43
The Dean looks to German statesman Konrad Adenauer for inspiration in this week’s podcast.
“Love God with all your heart and mind and soul and strength; love your neighbour as yourself; and put your hope in God, in Jesus Christ risen from the dead.
Whatever befalls us, this will always guide us into truth and life and hope.”
“Please, do not forget me.”
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the power and importance of remembrance as we honour our fallen on Remembrance Sunday 2019.
In this week’s podcast the Dean looks to the saints of old for inspiration for our lives of faith.
Gospel reading: Luke 19:1-10
Revd Captain Ian Maher draws parallels between today’s reading and the life of Father Anthony who, despite his high status, chose a life of humility and simplicity.
Reading: Luke 18:9-14
October, in the church, is the month of counting…
Canon Keith Farrow explores the question found in the Gospel reading: When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?
Gospel reading: Luke 18:1-8
What are you grateful for?
Take a moment this week to explore gratitude with Revd Helena Roulston.
Canon Keith brings his family tree to the Sunday service to explore promises made by us and by God, baptism and the faith family tree.
Reading mentioned in the sermon: 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Gospel reading: Luke 17:5-10
This Michaelmas, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral looks to the angels and reminds us all of the their eternal message - fear not.
In this week’s podcast. the Dean argues that forgiveness is always unjust but that forgives also recreates the world as a world of grace and beauty.
Gospel reading: Luke 16:1-13
As he takes a closer look at the parables in Luke 15, the Revd Captain Mike Reeder unpacks the great effort in searching and the great joy in finding.
Gospel reading: Luke 15:1-10
Let us like the call to discipleship and let us follow the hashtag the cross.
Revd Canon Keith Farrow shares his thoughts on social media the gospel message.
The Revd Captain Ian Maher examines the point and purpose of the church today.
Gospel Reading: Luke 13:10-17
Is faith just a crutch for the weak? The Ven Malcolm Chamberlain challenges our definition of faith and the impact it has on our day to day lives.
The Dean recounts the medieval french tale of Bill and the Bishop and encourages us to reflect on God's loving mercy.
The Dean reflects on God’s promise of an endless, merciful hospitality where all are welcome, all belong and vengeance has no place.
The Revd Mike Reeder looks at the Lord’s Prayer and what it teaches us about prayer, and the importance of prayer in our daily relationship with God.
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on Mary, Martha and his dishwasher - the importance of being present with the people we love and serving others, all with our eyes fixed on Christ.
The Reverend Claire Dawson reflects on who our neighbours are what it means to be a good neighbour.
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” Luke 10:27
In a society at times more focused on reinforcing division than finding common ground, the Dean reminds us of the message in Galatians - we are all one in Christ.
“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:28
The Reverend Richard Peers encourage the ordinands to continue to seek out God’s presence and stay close to Jesus.
Revd Canon Keith Farrow takes a closer look at the story of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8.
“The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying,“Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.” Luke 8:26-39
Listen to the Revd Kate Wharton’s inspiring sermon on prayer from the Diocese of Sheffield’s annual Thy Kingdom Come Beacon Event at the Cathedral.
On the day of Pentecost, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reflects on the kingdom of God.
In what ways do we live differently because of our faith?
Revd Captain Ian Maher asks a question of consequence in this week’s podcast.
Ahead of Ascension Day and Pentecost, Revd Canon Keith Farrow considers the inheritance we all need to claim as God’s children.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27
Do you remember your baptism?
Revd Canon Keith Farrow gives baby Matilde a gift - a candle, a carved wooden heart and a carved wooden cross - on the day of her baptism. What do you think these gifts says about the gift of baptism?
"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:27-28
The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, reminds us that we’re all invited to know God’s voice in our lives.
The Revd Canon Chris Burke looks back on his time in Sheffield in his final sermon as Canon Precentor at Sheffield Cathedral.
The Royal Maundy memorial plaque was unveiled at this special Evensong service; you can listen to the Dean’s sermon from the service.
The those in ministry across the Diocese of Sheffield gathered to renew their commitment to sharing the good news of the Gospel and to receive the oils used in the coming year.
In his sermon, Bishop Pete Wilcox encouraged us all to seek a bigger church to make a bigger difference.
As we enter Holy Week, listen to this week’s Cathedral podcast from the Dean and be reminded that you will never be abandoned without God.
God, and God in Christ, is with us in our darkness and our despair - wherever we are, however much we feel overwhelmed by injustice or sin, God is there with us and bears the pain of it with us.
Gospel reading: Luke 22:14-23
‘If Mothering Sunday is about nothing more than the sugary sentimentality of verses on flower strewn cards, it’s a far cry from reality for many people…and the Church has done the world a disservice.’
On Mothering Sunday, Revd Amanda Baraclough, reminds us that the heart of God reaches out towards all who carry the cost of parenting.
Reading: Exodus 2:1 – 10
What does it look like to come together and build community in a culturally and politically divided society?
The Revd Canon Chris Burke reflects on the difference God’s love makes as we seek to build together.
On the second Sunday of Lent, the Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain reminds us of the undeserved free gift of God’s grace and encourages us to respond in faith and faithfulness.
Have you been in the wilderness?
Jesus spent 40 days in the desert - in the the wilderness. This Lent, Canon Keith Farrow invites you to experience the wilderness as a place you can go for nourishment, hope and help. He invites you to remember that God has given you a foundation to stand on in the wilderness.
You are God’s beloved - God is well pleased with you.
Gospel reading: Luke 4:1-13
“It’s funny what you remember sometimes, isn’t it? I remember she had a bracelet, made of silver coins, which kept catching the sunlight so that it seemed to burn her wrist.”
Bishop Pete tells the story of Josiah, scribe and member of the Sanhedrin; Miriam, the woman caught in adultery; and Jesus.
Gospel reading: John 8:1-11
This Sunday the Dean reminds us that we believe in a God who shares in our suffering and brings us hope, whose love overcomes all hatred and sin.
Gospel reading: Luke 9:28-36
Revd Captain Ian Maher looks at two readings which show us two different sides of Jesus - the Creator who is beyond us and the created who is with us in our humanity.
Gospel reading: Luke 8:22-25
In his reading and reflection on the Beatitudes, Canon Chris Burke finds hope and an invitation to enter into the reality of the love which God shares for each of us.
How do we share the good news we have received with those around us? What does it look like to share our light with our neighbours, friends and city?
Gospel reading: Luke 5:1-11
What does it mean for us to hold the light of Christ today?
Canon Chris Burke takes a closer look at The Song of Simeon - we meet Simeon and Anna, and maybe learn a thing or two from them.
Are we called to be people who live in the light shed on the world by God?
The Dean examines Jesus’ - and by extension our - mission statement.
Gospel reading: Luke 4:14-21
Listen to the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral’s Evensong sermon.
“We can’t be humble on our own, we can only be humble in a community where we receive from one another.”
Canon Keith Farrow reflects on the wedding at Cana and the relationship between abundance, blessing, joy and wine.
Where will you go when the wine gives out?
Gospel reading: John 2:1-11
Have you seen the film ‘Sliding Doors?’
In this week’s podcast, Revd Captain Ian Maher looks closer at how a choice can alter the course of a life, and what Jesus shows us about choice.
Gospel reading: Luke 3:15-17, 21, 22
As we remember and celebrate the visit from the Magi, Revd Canon Chris Burke looks at what we can learn from them and their courage, integrity, generosity and humility.
Gospel reading: Matthew 2:1-12
Do you have any resolutions this year?
Revd Captain Ian Maher invites us to explore God’s unconditional and unlimited love for us in the year ahead.
Listen to the Bishop of Sheffield's sermon from Midnight Eucharist on Christmas Eve 2018.
The angels of the Bible are messengers who often challenge the status quo.
The angels of the Bible promise hope and freedom, they tell us that God is near.
As Christmas looms, the Dean Peter Bradley encourages us to place our trust in the God who saves, the God who is coming.
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:39-55
On the third Sunday of Advent, the Revd. Captain Mike Reeder challenges us to reflect on the uncomfortable yet life-giving message proclaimed by John the Baptist.
Gospel reading: Luke 3:7-18
On the Second Sunday of Advent, the Dean of the Cathedral explores the message of John the Baptist.
Gospel reading: Luke 3:1-6
Are you a learner?
The Bishop of Sheffield reflects on the relationship between learning and teaching as he reminds us that we are all learners of Jesus.
Gospel reading: John 18:33-37
Are you a fan of a bit of healthy competition?
The Archdeacon of Doncaster encourages us to spur each other on in love and good deeds.
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another — and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
- Hebrews 10:24-25
Listen to Dean Peter Bradley’s sermon from Remembrance Sunday, marking the centenary of the Armistice of WWI.
“We will remember them.”
Are you more conscious of what you're resting from or what you're resting for?
Bishop of Sheffield Pete Wilcox explores what rest looks like during the installation of David Stevens as Honorary Canon.
"Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all." Mark 10:43-44
The Dean explores the role of service in British society and what God says about leadership in the Bible.
Revd Canon Chris Burke reflects on the words of Jesus: "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
Revd Canon Chris Burke encourages us to give thanks for God's rich provision in his Harvest Sunday sermon.
Canon Missioner Keith Farrow contemplates what it means for the Cathedral to truly be a place for all people.
The Very Revd Peter Bradley, the Dean of the Cathedral, reflects on what it looks like to share the story of the Gospel in our society.
What difference would it make if 1/3 of the world woke up tomorrow and followed Jesus in the way of love?
Malcolm Chamberlain, the Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, wonders whether we’ve missed the point if we feel too comfortable in our faith and explores the question in this week’s podcast.
On this Sunday of welcome, fellowship and promises, Canon Keith Farrow hands away the key to life - or a symbol of it, at any rate!
Peter Bradley, Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reminisces back to the 'Hat Wars' in Ireland in the 70s in this week's podcast.
Peter encourages us to celebrate what is life-giving no matter where it is found and reminds us that we are all loved in the midst of all our mess and hypocrisy.
Water pistols, pacifism, love and poetry... Revd Dr Beth Keith reflects on the ways the message of Christ challenges culture and challenges us to act differently.
What are the foundations of our communities?
Revd Canon Chris Burke explores Paul's invitation to the church in Ephesus to join in authentic community with each other and God.
The Dean of Sheffield Cathedral celebrates the joy of baptism and encourages us to look for God right now, for he is already giving us all that we need.
Bishop Pete reflects on the importance of love and community in our lives and faith.
And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. - Ephesians 3
‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’ Mark 6:31
Revd Captain Ian Maher explores balance, rest and work in the light of the life and example of Jesus.
Theatre company Roughshod end their week-long residency at the Cathedral with a dramatic Sunday sermon.
Do you take the Gospel with you as your journey through your daily life?
Revd Canon Christopher Burke explores the invitation in the Bible to seek and see transformation by going out in the world with the message of the Gospel.
The Reverend Canon Jessica Martin's sermon during the Ordination of Priests service at the Cathedral.
This week, the Very Revd Peter Bradley, Dean of Sheffield Cathedral reflects on the new painting by David Hepher and what it might tell us about our calling as Christians.
The Dean invites us to be a community of love, warmth and hope which extends a warm welcome to all and shares its faith through words and acts of service.
In this week’s podcast, the Dean explores Mark, the Gospel of the suffering Christ. The Dean invites us all to immerse ourselves in the Gospel of Mark and reflect on the message that we are profoundly loved and therefore of extraordinary value, no matter our circumstances.
Canon Keith Farrow encourages us to look around and be as open and accepting towards others as Christ is towards us all.
Here is your family. At the Lord's table, we are family.
The Festival of Pentecost is our great festival. It marks liberation and change. When we celebrate Pentecost we remember the presence of the Spirit in our lives.
In this podcast, Bishop of Doncaster Peter Burrows reflects on the significance and gift of Pentecost.
Every human being can love God and be loved by God.
Peter Bradley, the Dean of Sheffield Cathedral, reminds us of the promise that was fulfilled on Ascension Day.
Canon Keith Farrow explores fruitfulness and argues that God doesn't want productivity - He wants and offers connection, relationship and intimacy with him.
"I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothin." John 15:5