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Sunday next before Advent

How should we understand Christ as King in Luke 23?

November 16, 2022November 15, 2022 by Ian Paul

This Sunday was traditionally known in the Church of England as ‘Stir-up Sunday‘, a phrase derived from the BCP Collect for the last Sunday before Advent, which in turn inspired the making of Christmas pudding (which needs plenty of stirring): Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people; that they, … Continue Reading

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How should we understand Christ as King in Luke 23? video discussion

November 15, 2022November 14, 2022 by Ian Paul

The feast of Christ the King focusses on the kingship of Jesus as demonstrated by his victory on the cross. It is slightly unusual to jump to this theme at this stage in the lectionary, which was previously known as the Sunday Next Before Advent, or ‘Stir-up Sunday. But it arises from the decision of … Continue Reading

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