Now that the dust has settled, I can't help but be struck by the joy we witnessed at the Vatican.

I wonder why the Church of England can't manage very much of anything at all on a national level? How long must discerning a new ABC really take?????

#CofEPeeps #churchofengland #PopeLeoXIV #Conclave

Worth remembering.

Church looked glorious for our 9 Lessons and Carols. Such a beautiful place to worship.

#stmaryseccleston #lancashire #cofelancs #9lessons #christmas

Merry Christmas to one and all! #clergymaltclub #christmas #midnightmass

A crib service first for me! Peanut the donkey did so well to cope with my sermon 🤣

#cribservice #charnockrichard #christmas #christmaseve

As is traditional for us on the Eve of Advent Sunday, the Rectory begins to look festive...

#christmas #christmastree #advent #adventsunday #christmaslights

Sung Compline this evening at Whalley Abbey with my cell group on retreat. Such a joy. #prayer #dailyoffice #retreat #whalley

There is something very hip and modern about falling asleep like this. I don't know why, but there is.... #baby

A wonderful final full day in Wales. Good to be back after more years than I am happy to admit! #Wales #Anglesey #SouthStackLighthouse #Holiday #YnysMon #Cymru

Nobody prepares you for the horror of morning television as a baby 👶 #thewiggles