‘And the last enemy to be destroyed is death’ (1 Corinthians 15: 26) This will be the first Easter since my Dad died. In some ways, this has made the themes of Lent and Easter – dying, death and resurrection – more resonant and relevant for me this year. What shall we say about death? […]

Reflection for Holy Week – an extravagance of death

John 12: 1 – 8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honour. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ […]

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