A short homily given at the Requiem Mass for the Revd Canon W. Gordon Reid, reflecting on tradition, extravagance, and the mercy of God. Delivered at St Michael and All Saints on 11 June 2025.

It’s one thing to recognise someone. It’s another to really know them.

Not everything that flourishes should be left alone.

Why teenagers sleep so long—and what it might be hiding

An uneasy urging from Jesus: Don’t needlessly complicate what is simple.

A melody half-remembered. A presence strangely familiar. But you can’t quite place it.

He knew. And still—he was troubled.

A thief speaks for the poor. A billionaire speaks for Britain. What do they really want?

Belief is common. Change isn’t. Jesus speaks to those who believe in him—and challenges them to continue.

Dreams are often dismissed as distractions, but what if they play a vital role in preparing us for the challenges ahead?

Reflection from the Mass on 19th March 2025, the Feast of St Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary