Greetings, this Low Sunday
Today is often referred to as ‘Low’, as there’s an anti-climax after Easter weekend – no doubt also why others call it ’empty pew’ Sunday! Of course that’s rather poignant this year, as our pews have indeed been just that. Yet, the encouragement in that Easter faith we share as a community, has never been stronger.
We continue to invite you to greet our on-line community here by sending a photo and short message – we will start featuring your ‘postcards’ again tomorrow – just click here.
The Gospel reading today is the story of Jesus and Thomas. Why not read the passage by clicking on John 20: 19-31, then enjoy the reflection below from Reverend David Parry. It may be Low Sunday, but we hope it makes you smile!
It is fitting, then, to affirm our faith with a simple Creed – words that we can say together, or quietly if alone – allowing them to be said by our lips, and felt deep within our hearts:-
I believe and trust in God the Father,
who created all that is.
I believe and trust in his Son Jesus Christ,
who redeemed humankind.
I believe and trust in his Holy Spirit,
who gives life to the people of God.
I believe and trust in one God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.
Church in Wales 2004
Yr wyf yn credu ac yn ymddiried yn New Dad,
a greodd bopeth sydd.
Yr wyf yn credu ac yn ymddiried yn ei Fab Iesu Grist,
a brynodd ddynolryw.
Yr wyf yn credu ac yn ymddiried yn ei Ysbryd Glan,
sy’n rhoi bywyd i bobl Duw.
Yr wyf yn credu ac yn ymddiried yn un Duw,
Dad, Mab ac Ysbryd Glan.
Amen.
Prayer
O God,
help me to trust you,
help me to know that you are with me,
help me to believe that nothing can separate me
from your love
revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Church of England 2020
Gweddi
O Dduw,
cynorthwya fi i ymddiried ynot,
cynorthwya fi i gofio dy fod gyda mi,
cynorthwya fi i gredu na all dim fy ysgaru oddi wrth dy gariad
a amlygwyd yng Nghrist Iesu ein Harglwydd, Amen.
cyf. Meira Shakespear, 2020
Click here for previous daily reflections from our Ministry Team.
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