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HOMILETTES with Fr Ben Thompson
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The HOMILΞTTΞS podcast brings you short reflections on the lives of the Saints and other Christian people worthy of remembrance as we journey through the Church of England’s calendar.
Each recording is taken from the Homilies at midweek Eucharist services in the Fromeside Benefice of Churches when Ben is presiding. This means they will be slightly irregular, and may not be published on the day a celebration occurs.
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Saints and Martyrs of England (?)
Nov 9, 202300:05:17Tap to summarizeFr Ben is still trying to stretch out All Saints tide and so reflects on the Saints and Martyrs of England, but gets caught out by Jesus’ use to the word “world” in John 17. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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Edward the confessor
Oct 13, 202300:05:14Tap to summarizeFr Ben reflects on the occasion he heard a senior minister give really difficult advice, and the challenge of making our daily actions reflect the words we say in church. Texts: 1 John 4.13-16; Matthew 21. 12-17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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James the Deacon
Oct 11, 202300:04:36Tap to summarizeJames the Deacon only appears in the calendar of the Church of England (The Roman Catholic Church celebrate St John XXIII today, whilst other Anglican provinces focus elsewhere), and is only commemorated and second billing in todays calendar at that, but Fr Ben reflects on James (early 7th century - (at least) mid 7th century as an example from history to inspire those who are anxious about living in ‘post-Christian’ society’. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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St Michael
Sep 29, 202300:04:29Tap to summarizeTrusting in God‘s Grace to overcome fatigue and be coherent at the early morning Mass, Fr Ben reflects on St Michael’s role in standing against evil but who it is who overcomes evil once and for all. Readings: Revelation 12. 7-12; John 1.47-End This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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St Vincent de Paul
Sep 27, 202300:04:51Tap to summarizeFr Ben’s been thinking about university and glory hunting with the Christian Union, and remembers the first time he heard the name St Vincent de Paul from his flat mate, who gently and humbly followed the saint’s example. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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St Matthew
Sep 21, 202300:04:35Tap to summarizeFrom tax collector (probably) playing the system, to disciple. Fr Ben ponders whether, from the few things we can guess at, Matthew’s example suggests we need to think about our relationship to cash and stuff. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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Holy Cross Day Live… from the car!
Sep 14, 202300:04:31Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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The birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sep 8, 202300:03:46Tap to summarizeThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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St Cuthbert
Sep 5, 202300:05:06Tap to summarizeSt Cuthbert’s day in the Church of England calendar is generally kept on the traditional anniversary of his death, 20th of March, but a footnote allows Anglicans in England to join their Anglican siblings in the Church in Wales and also with the Roman Catholic Church in celebrating on the 4th September, the anniversary of his relics being translated to Durham Cathedral. This felt like a good enough excuse to celebrate his feast this week, and to reflect on my own recent visit to his shrine in Durham.This HOMILΞTTΞ was recorded during Mass at All Saints’ Winterbourne Down. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homilia.substack.com
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