Author: Simon Beresford

Have Courage

Cathedral Catch-Up article about COP26

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Sermon: Repetition?

Wakefield Cathedral Sunday, 17th October 2021 Mark 10:35-45 / Hebrews 5:1-10 Some people think I am a bit repetitive….The last time I preached here was […]

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Ready for a Change?

Cathedral Catch-Up article about change

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Sermon: James the Apostle

Wakefield Cathedral Sunday, 25th July 2021 Matthew 20:20-28 / Jeremiah 45:1-5 / Acts 11:27-12:2 It is said that “membership has its rewards”. Whether that refers to a […]

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Knowing Me, Known by God

Cathedral Catch-Up article about seeking unity with God

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Sermon: Easter 5

Wakefield Cathedral Sunday, 2nd May 2021 John 15:1-8 / 1 John 4:7-end / Acts 8:26-end I: Garden I am blessed to have a garden, a space […]

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Remembering Rosemary: 1Year

It seems longer than a year…. but then again, everything about the past twelve months seems strange.I miss mum.I miss visiting her and sharing sweets […]

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Sermon: Christmas 1

Wakefield Cathedral Sunday, 20th December 2020 Matthew 2:13-end / Hebrews 2:10-end Happy Christmas to you all. Well, for a while now you have enjoyed the wisdom […]

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Sermon: Christ the King

Wakefield Cathedral Sunday, 22nd November 2020 (Year A) Matthew 25.31-end / Ephesians 1.15-end / Ezekiel 34.11-16, 20-24 Are you ready to meet The King?No, I’m not talking […]

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How Shall I Sing That Majesty

This is my favourite hymn. It sums up my sense of smallness, but also a hope and faith in God’s love. I quote it on […]

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