Jesus, our Saviour, from your pierced heart the church was born,
-- by your holy Cross give us new life.
Jesus, our Saviour, the centurion proclaimed you were God's Son,
-- by your holy Cross increase our faith.
Jesus, our Savioru, you called the good thief into paradise,
-- by your holy Cross, call us.
Jesus, our Saviour, you cured the sick and raised the dead,
-- by your holy Cross, save us.
Lads' mags. Arguments can be made, and in recent days have been made, both for them and against them. It seems to me, however, that the underlying issue is impossible to deny: children these days are exposed to too much sex, writes Jake Wallis Simons in The Daily Telegraph.
Blessed are you, Creator of heaven and earth,
-- you made the world and offer it life.
Remember us as we begin our work,
-- that we work in harmony with others.
May we do what is useful for our brothers and sisters,
-- and together build a world that is pleasing to you.
To us and all whom we meet today,
-- give your joy and peace.
Irish abortion bill becomes law; Clergy bikers; Bandon C of I to re-develop former school as a community facility; Non-Brethren discriminated against; Cork LGBT festival
UK 'losing fight' against internet crime, warn MPs;Nearly 100 war crimes suspects' in UK last year; Anglican youth join the Pope on Copacabana for two inspirational nights; Muslims and Christians together for Egypt
John Kyle is a GP practicing in East Belfast. He is Deputy Leader of the Progressive Unionist Party and a member of Christian Fellowship Church
Lord Jesus, intercede for us with your heavenly Father,
-- despite our offenses, abide with us.
Lord Jesus, conqueror of death, strengthen our faith in your resurrection,
-- in the stillness of night, abide with us.
Lord Jesus, image of the unseen God, help us to know the Father,
-- in our works, abide with us.
Lord Jesus, light of the world, bring us hope that never fails,
-- by your Spirit, abide with us.
Bishop John Jebb and the nineteenth–century Anglican renaissance; Connor clergy moves; Reappearance of Clogher rector’s wife; Community talks over sectarian attacks; Bethany Home survivors vow to take case to UN
Pope on homosexuality: 'Who am I to judge?’; UK Refugee charities call on Government to help resettle Syrian refugees; Faith leaders promote protection of displaced people; Israeli citizens wary of peace talks; New employment laws 'great day for Britain's worst bosses', says TUC
Several months ago, I was driving in the car with my eight-year-old grandson through Belfast, when he pointed: “There’s a tricolour!”, The Reverend Jim Rea writes in the News Letter.
The archbishop had to admit that the Church of England's investment policy inevitably runs up against sinful actions, writes Andrew Brown in The Guardian