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‘The time is fulfilled’ – Presidential Address

This seems a good year to reflect on the emotional depth and range of the Easter stories.

Through nine reflections, Steven Croft examines the ‘comfortable words’ of Isaiah 40-55, the song of an unnamed prophet.

Bishop Steven begins a series of reflections on the story of Jesus' passion, as told in the Gospel of John.

Bishop Steven continues to reflect on the story of Jesus' passion, looking at how his light shines in the darkness.

Bishop Steven encourages listeners to relate to the characters in the story - both the powerful and the powerless.

On Palm Sunday, Jesus makes a profound statement of who he claims to be. Then he takes this claim to kingship and turns it inside out.

Bishop Steven brings us to the centre of the story as we travel with Jesus to the cross and to his battle with death.

We end these reflections with much to think about, but hopefully with anticipation. The story is told but is not yet complete.

An address from the Bishop of Oxford for the Chrism Mass service, delivered at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.