HitchinHoly

Today, Brian brings you Christmas greetings from Holy Saviour Church, Hitchin, and makes an important announcement about the Wednesday Reflection podcast.

Continuing the themes of Advent, Mike reflects on the birth of Christ as a radiant dawn. We end with the hymn, "Hark, What A Sound". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Mattthew 11: 2-11 and reflects on word of comfort in dark times, followed by the hymn, 'Tell Out My Soul': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Jean talks about the Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival this weekend, now in its 29th year, and probably the oldest established Christmas Tree Festival in England. We end with the hymn, "Hail To The Lord's Anointed". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today, Martin reflects on the hope of the Advent season, and the anticipation of the birth of Jesus. We end with the hymn, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today Father Ian reflects on the relationship between Jesus and the apostles, and what we can learn from it. We end with the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 23: 33-43 and reflects on potential of the unlikeliest people to respond to goodness and the character of the good thief in the gospel narrative. Hymn, 'At the name of Jesus': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Mike comments on the reports of faith revival amongst young people and reflects on its significance. We end with the hymn, "Of The Father's Heart Begotten". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 21: 5-19 and reflects on Anne Frank and her expression of faith and hope in a world of upheaval and turmoil, followed by the hymn, 'Christ, whose glory fills the skies': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Jean tells us about St Hilda, Abbess of Whitby, and reflects on the role of women in the church. We end with the hymn, "God Is Working His Purpose Out". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Micah 4: 1-4 and reflects on the Christian duty actively to promote peace, followed by the hymn, 'Eternal Father, strong to save': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Martin reflects on the religious significance of light. We end with the hymn, "Shine, Jesus, Shine". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 6: 20-31 and reflects on the hidden life of the saints, followed by the hymn, 'For All the Saints': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Father Ian reflects on the calling of the Apostles and the importance of their witness in the subsequent history of the church. We end with the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads 1 Corinthians 12: 12-31 and reflects on the implications of describing the church as a body, followed by the hymn, 'The Church's one foundation', CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Should it be Christmas every day? Mike gives us his thoughts on the idea. We end with the hymn, "All Creatures Of Our God And King". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 18: 1-8 and reflects on the purpose of prayer, followed by the hymn, 'Praise my soul the King of heaven': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Jean reflects on the history and ongoing work of the Leprosy Mission. We end with the hymn, "Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Mike reads Luke 17: 11-19 and reflects on the nature of hope, followed by the hymn, 'Great is thy failthfulness': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Martin reflects on the origin and significance of the Lord's Prayer. We end with the hymn, "Father, Hear The Prayer We Offer". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 17: 5-10 and reflects on how our relationship with God cannot be reduced to a transaction, followed by the hymn, 'We have a gospel to proclaim' : CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Father Ian reflects on the life of St Francis of Assisi, whose feast day is celebrated this weekend. We end with the hymn, "All Creatures Of Our God And King". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke:: 16: 19-31 and reflects on the duty to help those closest to us, followed by the hymn, "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

Today, Mike refers to the escalation of artificial intelligence and of cryptocurrency, and reflects on its significance. We end with the hymn, "God Is Love". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reads Luke 16:1-13 and reflects on the destructive nature of greed, followed by the hymn, 'And can it be": CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791