On this page you will find a selection of the sermons preached at Southwark Cathedral by clergy from the Cathedral, Diocese of Southwark and further afield
If I’m waiting for the ‘Antiques Roadshow’ to begin on a Sunday evening I sometimes see a bit of ‘Countryfile’ which is normally scheduled beforehand. Not being a country person at all it’s not a programme that, to be honest, I choose to watch, but there is something undoubtedly lovely about it.
View sermonMake no mistake: if he rose at all It was as His body; If the cell’s dissolution did not reverse, the molecule reknit, The amino acids rekindle, The Church will fall.
View sermonAt the very end of this Eucharist the choir will sing the final part of the Requiem. In paradisum, as it’s called, ends with really poignant words
View sermonI have to admit that I enjoy looking around cemeteries and burial grounds
View sermonIt was 160 years ago, in 1861, that Prince Albert, the beloved husband and consort of Queen Victoria died at Windsor Castle
View sermonWho can forget that edition of the ‘Mrs Merton Show’ when the late great Caroline Aherne playing the spoof eponymous chat show host, was interviewing the lovely Debbie McGee and asked her that incredible question, ‘So what was it that first attracted you to millionaire Paul Daniels?’ It still makes me laugh just thinking about it.
View sermonMany of us have had, at some point or other, the experience of being selected for a particular role: perhaps it was finding that ideal job, to which we feel completely called. Or perhaps it was when we were invited to join a particular committee or group where we can make a real difference
View sermonIf he would come today today today, Oh what a day today would be; But now he's away, miles and miles away From me across the sea.
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