Pope Benedict XVI spoke recently about the true meaning of the holy season of Lent in an article published in Rome. Also below are some other good thoughts for us all to take seriously and reflect on during Lent……… Give … Continue reading
This week’s Thought for the Week is by the Revd Dr Warren Huffa, one of today’s leading biblical and theological scholars in Australia. In a short paper called Worship without Expectations, Dr Huffa gives all church-going people something to seriously reflect upon and … Continue reading
The following sermon, based on the prologue of St John’s Gospel, was preached by the Revd Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam and St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong on the Second Sunday before Lent. It is produced here with slight amendments … Continue reading
Thought for the Week by Canon Matthias Der, Dean-designate of St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong Count your blessings, not your troubles. Whenever we encounter a challenge, we always have a choice. We can choose to be a person full of thankfulness or … Continue reading
Lent Pilgrimage – Saturday 3rd March 2012 [see the Calendar tab also] A Journey to the Heart of Lent Topic: In the footsteps of Christ – from the Desert to the Cross This day-long pilgrimage is for all members of … Continue reading
The Trustees of St John’s Cathedral, Hong Kong have announced results of the work of the Search Committee of the Board of Patronage. Chaired by Archbishop Paul Kwong, this Committee was convened last year to find a successor to Dean … Continue reading
The following sermon was preached by the Rev’d Nigel Gibson at Emmanuel Church, Pokfulam on 5 February 2012, the Third Sunday before Lent. Based on two appointed readings for the day (Isaiah 40: 21-31 & Mark’s Gospel 1:29-39) the sermon … Continue reading
Lord, I place myself in your presence. After the strain and turmoil of the day I rest quietly here, as a little boat which has been tossed by the waves, buffeted by the wind, but now rests secure in a sheltered harbour. Here … Continue reading
