01Mar
Church in a Bag

Church in a Bag

Y ou may be surprised to learn that, if I wasn't a vicar, I probably wouldn't go to church very often.

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01Feb
Food, culture, and religion

Food, culture, and religion

H ow do you feel about haggis?

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01Jan
Mary Ward Service

Mary Ward Service

O n 23rd January 1585, Mary Ward was born.

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01Dec
Life is a celebration

Life is a celebration

H ave you seen John Lewis’ latest festive TV advert?

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01Nov
How will I be remembered?

How will I be remembered?

N ovember is a month of memories.

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01Oct
A life that gives life

A life that gives life

O n Sunday 15th October hundreds of York Marathon runners will pass through Murton and Osbaldwick again.

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01Sept
Perfect love expels all fear

Perfect love expels all fear

A newly fletched family of long-tailed tits visited our garden.

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01Aug
What has religion ever done for us?

What has religion ever done for us?

I f anyone asks, 'what has religion ever done for us'...?

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01July
Who are the saints in your life?

Who are the saints in your life?

M any churches are named after a saint.

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01June
Is a large Vicarage garden a blessing or a curse?

Is a large Vicarage garden a blessing or a curse?

I t is not unusual for a Vicarage to come with a large garden.

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01May
Coronation of Charles III and Camilla

Coronation of Charles III and Camilla

S hould I, or should I not, write about the Coronation?

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01Apr
Rhythm of Life

Rhythm of Life

I once joined a ‘Couch to 10k’ running programme.

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01Mar
Pet Blessing

Pet Blessing

If you think pets are a modern invention, you are mistaken.

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01Feb
Faith and Science - Living Side-by-Side

Faith and Science - Living Side-by-Side

Picture the scene: A car with four passengers is heading north along the M1.

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