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‘In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple.’  So begins the sixth chapter of the great prophet Isaiah, someone who was privileged to witness what few people ever get the chance to see in this life: … Read more

At this time of year, we are familiar with the idea of light not lasting very long!  In fact, as I write this reflection mid-afternoon, Jesus’ words ‘you are going to have the light just a little while longer’ rings true in a very literal sense.  At this time of year, any tasks which require … Read more

Human beings have long associated glory with elevation.  The winner of a gold medal stands on the top step, higher than those who come second or third (or lower).  A monarch usually sits on a seat which is raised off the ground.  Even in old churches, it is traditional to have at least one step … Read more

If you watch a programme nowadays you may hear this message before it begins, or written near the top of the opening scene: ‘Warning: may contain content unsuitable for some viewers.’ A similar ‘warning’ could well be applied to our passage for today.  It begins with some unexpected visitors – and here we can see … Read more