HitchinHoly
By Holy Saviour Church, Hitchin
HitchinHolyAug 11, 2021
Wednesday Reflection 1 May 2024
Today is the feast day of St Philip & St James; Jean reflects on their lives. We end with the hymn, "All My Hope On God Is Founded".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 28 April 2024
In the Sunday Sermon for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Jean reflects on the image of Jesus as the vine, and the need for us to share our faith. Hymn 'We sing the praise of Him who died', CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 24 April 2024
Today, Martin reflects on springtime, creation and rebirth. We end with the hymn, "All People That On Earth Do Dwell".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 17 April 2024
Today, Father Ian reflects on saints and how we regard them. We end with the hymn, "For All The Saints".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 14 April 2024
Father Ian reflects on the role of Jesus's resurrection in freeing us from illusion. Hymn, 'The King of Love my shepherd is', CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 10 April 2024
Today, Mike reflects on the meaning of the Easter message. We end with the hymn, "Go Forth And Tell!".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 7 April 2024
Father Ian reflects on the Apostle Thomas's response to Jesus's resurrection. Hymn, 'Crown Him with Many Crowns': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 3 April 2024
Today, Jean reflects on the Paschal Candle and its significance in the Easter liturgy. We end with the hymn, "Crown Him With Many Crowns".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 31 March 2024
Father Ian reflects on the joy of the first Easter. Hymn: 'Jesus Christ is Risen Today', CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 27 March 2024
Today, Martin reflects on the dilemma faced by Pontius Pilate. We end with the hymn, "And Can It Be?"
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 24 March 2024
Father Ian reflects on the parallels between Christ's Passion and our own times of trial and suffering Hymn, 'Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 20 March 2024
Father Ian reflects on the life of St Patrick and the example he set for us all. We end with the hymn, "Be Thou My Vision".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 17 March 2024
Father Ian reflects on the theme of dying to self.
Hymn: 'And Can It Be': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 13 March 2024
Mike considers the 18th century hymn-writer, Isaac Watts, and his hymn, "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 10 March 2024
Mike reflects on healing, and the Israelites' wandering in the wilderness. Anthem, God So Loved the World, by John Stainer: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 6 March 2024
Jean tells us about the World Day of Prayer service she attended, prepared by Christian women of Palestine. We end with the hymn, "Put Peace Into Each Other's Hands". Hymn: CC from the Church of England CCLI #1025791
Sunday Sermon 3 March 2024
Father Ian reflects on Jesus's anger as shown in the cleansing of the Temple. Hymn 'At the Name of Jesus' CC from the Church of England: CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 28 February 2024
For St David's Day tomorrow, Martin reflects on the words of the hymn, "Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 25 February 2024
Father Ian reflects on the notion of taking up the cross, and the nature of discipleship. We end with the hymn 'Dear Lord and Father of Mankind'
Hymn: CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 21 February 2024
To mark the start of Lent, Father Ian reflects on renewal and transformation. We end with the hymn, "When I Survey The Wondrous Cross".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 18 February 2024
Father Ian reflects on temptation. Hymn: Lead me, Heavenly Father, lead me CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 14 February 2024
Today, Ash Wednesday, Mike reflects on overcoming pain. We end with the anthem, "Lord For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake".
Anthem: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 11 February 2024
Father Ian reflects on the human face, and how it relates to our inner nature.
Wednesday Reflection 7 February 2024
Today, Jean tells us about the life of the Apostle of the North, St Ansgar. We end with the hymn, "O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 4 February 2024
Father Ian reflects on the miracle of the Incarnation
Wednesday Reflection 31 January 2024
Today, Martin contrasts the busyness of Christmas and Epiphany with the stillness of Candlemas. We end with the hymn, "Be Still, For The Presence Of The Lord".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 28 January 2024
Father Ian reflects on the Holy Family.
Wednesday Reflection 24 January 2024
In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Father Ian reflects on unity and division. We end with the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 21 January 2024
The Sunday Sermon for the Third Sunday of Epiphany, from Holy Saviour, Hitchin
Wednesday Reflection 17 January 2024
Mike reflects on despair, and the saving grace of Jesus Christ. We end with the hymn, "Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 14 January 2024
In the Sunday Sermon for the Second Sunday of Epiphany, Father Ian reflects on Nathaniel's response to Jesus in John 1: 43-21 and the light it sheds on our own calling by Jesus.
Wednesday Reflection 10 January 2024
Jean reflects on the significance of Epiphany, the day we remember the three kings who visited Baby Jesus. We end with the hymn, "As With Gladness Men Of Old".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Sunday Sermon 7 January 2024
The Sunday Sermon for the First Sunday of Epiphany, from Holy Saviour, Hitchin 'We Three Kings of Orient Are': CC from the Church of England; CCLI #1025791
Wednesday Reflection 3 January 2024
Today, Martin reflects on gifts. We end with the hymn, "Lord, For The Years".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 27 December 2023
Father Ian tells us about the massacre of the Holy Innocents by King Herod, and reflects on lessons for us all for today. We end with the hymn, "For The Beauty Of The Earth".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 20 December 2023
Today Mike brings us a thoughtful Christmas message. We end with the carol, "Angels From The Realms Of Glory".
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Wednesday Reflection 13 December 2023
Jean reflects on the Hitchin Christmas Tree Festival, and also on the events leading up to the birth of Jesus. We end with the hymn, "Hail To The Lord's Anointed".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 6 December 2023
Christmas is a time for families, and today Martin reflects on the Holy Family. We end with the hymn, "For Mary, Mother Of Our Lord".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 29 November 2023
Father Ian reflects on Advent, which begins on Sunday, and the coming of the light of Christ. We end with the hymn, "Hark, A Thrilling Voice Is Sounding".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 22 November 2023
Mike reflects on how the poem "The Hound Of Heaven" by Francis Thompson helps our understanding of God. We end with the hymn, "Christ Is The One Who Calls".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 15 November 2023
Jean tells us about St Margaret, Queen of Scotland, founder of churches and monasteries. We end with the hymn, "In Heavenly Love Abiding".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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WR 8 November 2023
Martin reflects on remembrance and hope, and talks about the significance of Advent. We end with the hymn, "All My Hope On God Is Founded".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 1 November 2023
Today Father Ian talks about All Souls Day, which is marked tomorrow (2nd November). We end with the hymn, "Lord Of All Hopefulness".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 25 October 2023
Mike describes a recent children's activity at Holy Saviour Church, and what we can all learn from it.
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 18 October 2023
Today, Jean reflects on the life of St Luke the Evangelist. We end with the hymn, "Come Down O Love Divine".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 11 October 2023
Today Father Ian reflects on the mystery of God. We end with the hymn, "And Can It Be?".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 4 October 2023
Mike reflects on the life of St Francis, whose feast day we celebrate today. We end with the hymn, "And Can It Be?".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 27 September 2023
Jean tells us about the Victorian priest and reformer, John Coleridge Patteson. We end with the hymn, "For The Healing Of The Nations".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 20 September 2023
Martin reflects on troubled times and shares a message of hope. We end with the hymn, "In A World Where People Walk In Darkness".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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Wednesday Reflection 13 September 2023
Today Father Ian reflects on the words from Psalm 95, "Harden not your heart". We end with the hymn, "Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind".
Hymn: CC from the Church of England
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