HitchinHoly

In today's episode, Martin tells us about St Luke, evangelist and physician.

It's Harvest Festival time of year, and Father Ian challenges us to consider harvest in the light of climate change. We end with the hymn, "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come." Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

In today's episode, Mike reflects on the London Marathon. We finish with the hymn, "Alleluia! Sing To Jesus." Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Today is Michaelmas Day, so in this episode Jean talks about St Michael. We end with the hymn, "Ye Holy Angels Bright".  Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

In today's episode, Martin reflects on quietness. We finish with the hymn, "Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reflects on the humility of the Blessed Virgin Mary Hymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791 Tell Out My Soul, by Timothy Dudley-Smith (born 1926) from Luke 1 vs46-55 sung by St Martin’s Voices

In our episode, Mike responds to a new book by former Archbishop, Rowan Williams. We end with the hymn, "The Head That Once Was Crowned With Thorns". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791

In today's episode, Jean reflects on the life of St Aidan, whose festival was yesterday (31 August). We finish with the hymn, "God Is Working His Purpose Out". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

In today's episode, Martin reflects on renewal. We end with the anthem, "God Be In My Head". Anthem: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

Father Ian reflects on the current situation in Afghanistan and the notion of 'sacrifice'   Hymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791

In this episode, Mike reflects on his journey to faith. We finish with the hymn, "Joy To The World". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

In today's episode, Martin reflects on our wonderful world. The song he refers to is, "What A Wonderful World". You can hear Louis Armstrong's version of the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrd_3VMC3c.

In this episode, Father Ian relates the story of Jesus with Mary and Martha, and reflects on some important lessons for us today. We finish with the hymn, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

In this episode, Mike reflects on Faith and the response of the Apostles to the life of Christ. We finish with the hymn, "Shine, Jesus, Shine". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

In today's episode, Jean tells us about John Keble's Assize Sermon on "National Apostasy", which gave the first impulse to the Oxford Movement and the subsequent changes in the Church of England. We finish with the hymn, "New every morning is the love". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

In today's episode, Martin reflects on the creation and man's use (and abuse) of it. We finish with the poem, "God's Creation", and the hymn, "All Things Bright And Beautiful". The poem, "God's Creation", is used by kind permission of the poet, John P Read. The text appears on the website, "Family Friend Poems" (https://www.familyfriendpoems.com). Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​...

In this episode, Father Ian recounts a heart-warming experience, and reflects on hospitality. We hear the poem, "Hospitality" by New Zealand writer, Joy Cowley, and the hymn, "I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​

HitchinHoly is the podcast from Holy Saviour Church, based in the beautiful market town of Hitchin in North Hertfordshire. We are a small friendly Christian church, and we want to share with you some thoughts and reflections on a range of different topics. At present, we’re publishing a mid-week reflection every Wednesday morning. Do give us a try, and if you like what you hear, do subscribe and t...

Today Father Ian reflects on the Trinity, and talks about the Andrei Rublev icon. We finish with the hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791​​