Rev Shirley Murphy
The thoughts, reflections, faith stories and meanderings of an 
Anglican Priest

Yesterday (6th August) we celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration. Feast of the Transfiguration is a Christian commemoration of the...

A Rabbi who's been leading a congregation for many years is upset by the fact that he's never been able to eat pork. So, he devises a...

My grandfather was sort of a mentor for young preachers from a nearby seminary that came to area churches to hone their pulpit skills...

Do you remember an old bumper sticker that read, “Be Patient! God isn’t done with me yet”? The idea is certainly humorous, but it also...

“Pride is your greatest enemy; humility is your greatest friend.” So said the late John R.W. Stott, a remarkably humble man of great...

But Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and lead the children of Israel out of Egypt?" He answered, "I will be with...

Life is not predictable. There are ups and downs along the way. Many of us want to trust God. When times are good, it can feel easier....

We live in uncertain times. Everywhere we look we see evidence of unrest around us. The truth is nothing remains the same. Change is...

Oxford Dictionary says, “Prayer is words that you say to God giving thanks or asking for help. The Diocese of London website says,...

St. Elizabeth of Portugal, byname the Peacemaker or the Holy Queen, Portuguese Santa Isabel de Portugal, a Pacificadora or a Rainha Santa,...

Sometimes, it is a very difficult to be patient. When we’re bringing our concerns to the Lord again and again, we can grow tired of...

This piece comes from an elementary school. Kids were asked questions about the old and new testaments. The following statements about...

Ø It's more fun to colour outside the lines. Ø If you're gonna draw on the wall, do it behind the couch. Ø Even Popeye didn't eat his...

A pastor was giving the children's message during church. For this part of the service, he would gather all the children around him and...

There was a feud between the Pastor and the Choir Director of The Hicksville Baptist Church. It seems the first hint of trouble came when...

This is a story within a story, that starts out from a wholesaler in New York who sent a letter to the postmaster of a small mid-western...

Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah-he was floating his stock while everyone else was in liquidation. Q. Who was the...

Saint Peter and Saint Paul Day is observed every year on June 29. The event is the liturgical feast day that honours two martyrs of the...

Ø Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please. Ø Be careless in your dress if you will but keep a tidy...

The entire population of the city stood from dawn to dusk, waiting for the decision of the holy council. When they heard that the...