If anyone cares, I have finally decided to leave this platform. The X algorithm has been putting my way more & more unwanted posts full of aggressive ideologies & nastiness. Christ said “the eye is the lamp of the body”. This is not the content that I want passing into my being.

A gentle reminder... When You See the White Smoke signalling the election of a new Pope, Don’t think of prestige. Don’t rush to post, to speculate, or to celebrate power. Kneel. And pray. Because the man who will soon step out onto the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica is not claiming a throne - but embracing a cross. He is not a victor, but a sacrificial lamb chosen to lead a weary world. At that very moment, he may be in the small, hidden “Chapel of Tears” beside the Sistine Chapel - weeping. Not in triumph, but in awe and fear, asking God: “Why me?” He will recount his frailties. He will list every reason why he feels unworthy. But God will not need strength - He will give mercy. This man will carry the full weight of Peter’s office. He will grow tired. He will suffer silently. He will grow old - perhaps too soon. He will not retire in comfort. He will die in service. His burden will be unseen by many, but his soul will feel it every day. When you see the white smoke... pray for him. He is not stepping into glory - he is walking into sacrifice. Copied

Joyful deanery celebration of #OurLady of #Walsingham today. #BarnetDeanery #Ave

Honoured and humbled to take on this role. I’m thankful to my predecessor Revd Laura Hewitt for her great example of how an Area Dean can build relationships and bring people together. I hope to continue that legacy. And so thankful to the many from my own @StMarysPB who came.

Atmospheric #Advent procession this evening. Thanks to visiting clergy and choir from local churches: @KCM_PottersBar, Our Lady & St Vincent, St Giles, @PBarBaptistCh, @diostalbans

Do join us tomorrow (Sunday 1st December) for our 5pm #Advent carol service: “from darkness to light” with seasonal music and readings followed by light refreshments. #AdventCarols #AdventSunday

A votive stand full of prayer intentions from years 5 & 6 of @oakmereprimary who visited @StMarysPB today to learn about what goes on in a church as part of their RE syllabus. Always a joy to host school visits.

Do join us over #Advent and #Christmas Sunday 1st December 5pm - Advent Carol Service Sunday 22nd December 5pm - Traditional Carol Service Christmas Eve 4pm - Christingle and Crib service Christmas Eve 11:30pm - Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10am - Family Eucharist

Do join us for our annual Service of #Remembrance and #Thanksgiving on Saturday 2nd November at 3pm: a service of hymns and prayers in remembrance and thanksgiving for all the departed especially those who have died in the last two years. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.

What a wonderful celebration of faith and community today as we celebrated our Patronal Festival and brought our three newest members into the full sacramental life and worship of Christ’s holy Church. Congratulations to our newly Confirmed, so very proud of them.

Niche post: the Church of England commemorates Bp Brooke Foss Westcott today. Giving thanks for all @churchofengland clergy educated at @WestcottHouse, named after him. Thank you @AtalieVicar @Rev_Stef and Tom Smith for all you do in your ministries!

Having recently met someone who lost everything due to falling foul of the totalitarian regime in their home country, I’ve been reminded yet again of how privileged & blessed we are to have the freedoms & voting rights which today is all about. Please go vote! #GeneralElection24

Uplifting weekend @StMarysPB. Started with a beautiful & delicious afternoon tea yesterday. Then today at the altar a moment of great joy knowing that as I was consecrating the bread & wine #newrevs up & down the country were joining me in doing so for their 1st time. Alleluia!

🙏 A prayer for our nation in the lead up to the General Election from Bishop Alan. God of grace and truth... May the future of our nation be shaped by your love and justice; through him who came not to be served but to serve, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A real joy and privilege to celebrate #CorpusChristi at St Giles South Mymms tonight. Thankful to come together with St Giles, @StMarysPB & @KCM_PottersBar to celebrate this very special feast. (Congregation other side of the camera lense!) @diostalbans

Do join us for #Pentecost tomorrow (19th May) at 8am and 10am as we celebrate the birthday of the Church and the gift of the #HolySpirit. "Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your people and kindle in us the fire of your love."

Great to be @StAlbansCath this evening for a special St George’s Day Evensong as @AtalieVicar was installed as the chaplain to the Bishop of @diostalbans #ministry #friendship