Fr Ian
@frianmaher.bsky.social
Priest in the Church of England, serving at Sheffield Cathedral. Trying to share a bit of light in an often dark world. All views expressed on here are my own. Welsh, British, European.
‘Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!’ - Pope Francis
October 29, 2025 at 9:58 PM
‘Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life!’ - Pope Francis
A good book for such a time as this . . .
October 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A good book for such a time as this . . .
'The resurrection of Christ is the glorious vindication of the love of God incarnate, a demonstration of the fact that the last word is not destruction and death. It demonstrates that the love of God will conquer all those powers which destroy mankind.'
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1914-2003)
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1914-2003)
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
'The resurrection of Christ is the glorious vindication of the love of God incarnate, a demonstration of the fact that the last word is not destruction and death. It demonstrates that the love of God will conquer all those powers which destroy mankind.'
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1914-2003)
Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh (1914-2003)
The blessing of memory
October 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The blessing of memory
Part of a cartoon by Ella Baron in The Guardian (27.09.25). Tells you pretty much all you need to know about Farage.
September 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Part of a cartoon by Ella Baron in The Guardian (27.09.25). Tells you pretty much all you need to know about Farage.
‘People in hotels, hostels and detention centres are not there as a lifestyle choice - which is why it is not only unjust but absurd to punish them for being there.’
Rowan Williams
Rowan Williams
August 31, 2025 at 2:12 PM
‘People in hotels, hostels and detention centres are not there as a lifestyle choice - which is why it is not only unjust but absurd to punish them for being there.’
Rowan Williams
Rowan Williams
'God does not consider the number of my deeds but the way in which I do them; it is the heart he asks for, nothing more.'
- Pope St John XXIII
- Pope St John XXIII
August 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
'God does not consider the number of my deeds but the way in which I do them; it is the heart he asks for, nothing more.'
- Pope St John XXIII
- Pope St John XXIII
Well he would, wouldn't he. That's not news it's propaganda.
August 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Well he would, wouldn't he. That's not news it's propaganda.
One of my favourite parts of the Bible is the Parable of the Prodigal Son and his Brother. It’s in Luke’s gospel (15.11-32). There’s always a way back to God. The painting by Rembrandt depicts the return of the wayward son to his father. Once saw it in The Hermitage Myseum, St Petersburg. Stunning.
August 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
One of my favourite parts of the Bible is the Parable of the Prodigal Son and his Brother. It’s in Luke’s gospel (15.11-32). There’s always a way back to God. The painting by Rembrandt depicts the return of the wayward son to his father. Once saw it in The Hermitage Myseum, St Petersburg. Stunning.
I loved this book. Moving, challenging, and profound in equal measure. Couldn't put it down.
August 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I loved this book. Moving, challenging, and profound in equal measure. Couldn't put it down.
If you would like to find out more about the story of the raising of Lazarus, as recorded in John's Gospel, this book by Fr James Martin is a great read
August 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
If you would like to find out more about the story of the raising of Lazarus, as recorded in John's Gospel, this book by Fr James Martin is a great read
I couldn't agree more.
'As bishops we are compelled to state clearly and unequivocally that the death and destruction being inflicted on Gaza is a grave sin that violently assaults God-given human dignity and the very integrity of God's creation.'
'As bishops we are compelled to state clearly and unequivocally that the death and destruction being inflicted on Gaza is a grave sin that violently assaults God-given human dignity and the very integrity of God's creation.'
May 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I couldn't agree more.
'As bishops we are compelled to state clearly and unequivocally that the death and destruction being inflicted on Gaza is a grave sin that violently assaults God-given human dignity and the very integrity of God's creation.'
'As bishops we are compelled to state clearly and unequivocally that the death and destruction being inflicted on Gaza is a grave sin that violently assaults God-given human dignity and the very integrity of God's creation.'
‘God does not consider the number of my deeds but the way in which I offer them; it is the heart he asks for, nothing more.’
- Pope St John XXIII
- Pope St John XXIII
December 14, 2024 at 5:56 PM
‘God does not consider the number of my deeds but the way in which I offer them; it is the heart he asks for, nothing more.’
- Pope St John XXIII
- Pope St John XXIII
Not sure about this AI enhancement
December 14, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Not sure about this AI enhancement
Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury throughout the 1960s, was once asked how to pray. ‘I just get down on my knees and hope for the best,’ he replied. In other words, there is not much that you have to do except make the time.
December 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Michael Ramsey, Archbishop of Canterbury throughout the 1960s, was once asked how to pray. ‘I just get down on my knees and hope for the best,’ he replied. In other words, there is not much that you have to do except make the time.
One of my favourite books
December 3, 2024 at 9:53 PM
One of my favourite books
Looking for a book for Advent? I thoroughly recommend this one . . .
November 29, 2024 at 2:06 PM
Looking for a book for Advent? I thoroughly recommend this one . . .
As Oddball says . . .
November 22, 2024 at 7:28 PM
As Oddball says . . .
It's slippery underfoot, so . . .
November 22, 2024 at 11:57 AM
It's slippery underfoot, so . . .
