In the homily at the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Fr Dean explores the connection between the Eucharist, the crucifixion and our life of service.
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Driven to Despair
Each of us has to try to negotiate our way through the pain and struggles of life. In this homily from Good Friday, we explore the passion and pain of Jesus as a meeting point between his pain and ours.
Let’s talk differently about drugs
It’s a twenty minute walk from where I live in Butetown to St Paul’s Church in Grangetown to where I’m heading. It takes a little longer to reach there today. Near the door of St Mary’s Church someone has discarded a needle during the night. I return to the house for the sharps box whichContinue reading “Let’s talk differently about drugs”
OMG! It’s time for young people
Each month at St Saviour’s Church, Splott, it’s time for young people! Each OMG! event is different but it always includes a time of prayer and worship, and a chance to eat together. Last month it was a Barbecue. The month before that it was pizza. In October, it was chippy on the menu! ButContinue reading “OMG! It’s time for young people”
To See and Be
At St Mary’s, towards the end of Black History Month, we’ll be blessing an icon of St Martin de Porres who, amongst many other things is patron saint of those who seek and work for social justice and racial harmony. There is, at present, just a small representation of black people in the art workContinue reading “To See and Be”
ugger utetown
This is difficult to write. The ‘b’ key on my laptop is playing up. It sticks. It’s sporadic. And so, I have to type and retype, use the spell check, copy and paste, to get the bloody ‘‘b’ into my text. It’s 8.30pm on Thursday evening. Some people are beginning to gather outside Ty Gobaith,Continue reading “ugger utetown”
Urban Pilgrimage
You don’t have to travel far and wide to make a pilgrimage. Our new ‘Urban Pilgrimage’ experience in the Celtic tradition makes discoveries on our doorstep in the heart of the city of Cardiff. “You may have a highly polished shoe but your footsteps are no grander than those made by a barefoot man.” SoContinue reading “Urban Pilgrimage”
Fly High
Last week (19 -25 June) we celebrated Refugee Week with a full programme of events and activities, working closely as a community with St Mary’ School. Here, Fr Dean offers a brief reflection on just one or two high-flying moments I’ll call him Hamed. In typical style, that’s not his real name. He’s eleven yearsContinue reading “Fly High”
Coracles and Celtic Saints
On Saturday, on the final weekend of the Churches Unlocked Festival we explored the coracled figure of St Columba and other Celtic saints, and asked what their heritage means for us today! Here, from this coracled figure of St Columba, we hope to take some inspiration, and from the spiritual life he represents, sharing stories,Continue reading “Coracles and Celtic Saints”
Churches Unlocked
Yes, the Churches Unlocked Festival is back for its second year with more churches, more history, more fun! St Saviour’s Church is one of thirty churches across the Dioceses of Llandaff and Monmouth taking part in the festival this year from 3 – 11 June. Once again, the participating churches are offering walks and talksContinue reading “Churches Unlocked”
South Cardiff Ministry Area 