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Introducing Matthew’s Gospel
On Advent Sunday 2025, I was kindly invited to give an introduction to Matthew’s gospel by the Rev’d Sheila Swarbrick, the Rector of the Central Parish, which now comprises of the historic churches of Exeter’s city centre, dedicated to St Stephen, St Olave, St Petrock, St Pancras, and St Mary Arches, a recording of which
Manchester clergy study days on Luke in Year C
Last week I was privileged to be invited by the Lord Bishop of Manchester to lead two study days for his clergy and ministers with stipendiary/full-timers in the Cathedral on Monday 14th October, and a smaller session for self-supporting ministers, Licensed Lay Ministers, chaplains, and others free on Sunday afternoon, 13th October. This system allowed
Reflections for Creation-tide
It was a delight and a privilege last Sunday to be invited to preach on the liturgical season of Creation-tide and to celebrate the eucharist at the beautiful parish church of the Holy Trinity in the picturesque village of Drewsteignton on Dartmoor in Devon (see also its Facebook page). It is an extraordinary place, where
The Revd Canon Professor Richard A. Burridge is an internationally recognised biblical scholar, ethicist, theologian and social commentator. During his career, he has been a schoolmaster, parish priest, university chaplain, academic, and professor, and he served as Dean of King’s College London for over 25 years from 1993 to 2019. He is the author of several books, including the groundbreaking What are the Gospels? He was awarded the 2013 Ratzinger Prize by Pope Francis, the first non-Roman Catholic to receive this prize for academic scholarship.
