Tag Archives: Easter

From Fear to Peace – the Jesus Effect!

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Father Dave

Jesus has not abandoned us. It often feels as if He has. Life becomes violent, bloody, confusing. We feel betrayed, devalued, alone. But then, as with Thomas, Jesus comes to us. He shows us His hands and His side, breathes peace into our locked rooms. And in that moment, we realise that He actually never left. Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid – Easter 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Father Dave

“After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came … Continue reading →

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Crucified and Risen – Easter 2020

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Father Dave

 I know many of you have already seen this gift I received from my friend, Luke Cornish. It’s an image of a crucifixion, but not of the crucifixion of Jesus, of course. You don’t need to look too closely … Continue reading →

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Easter 2018

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Father Dave

Happy Easter … again. When I say ‘again’, I’m not simply alluding to the fact that I’ve already given you Easter greetings today, but I mean ‘again, this year’, as this is now my 28th Easter as parish priest of … Continue reading →

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