~About St Clement's~
Lent
The Fifth Sunday of Lent, Passiontide Begins
Brothers and sisters,
The online sermon for this Fifth Sunday of Lent has been published, the link is https://youtu.be/bK2u2r2zsQI. The link for the full playlist where all of the videos are kept is: https://tinyurl.com/bdc27jhv. If you can, please like, subscribe, and share these links in any way you can.
Lent continues, and this Sunday the church recalls the death and returning to life of Lazarus, Jesus' friend.
We often think of Lazarus as being resurrected and thus the account of his return to life serves to foreshadow the glorious resurrection won for us by Christ on Easter Day. One day we too will be called to life from our tombs like Lazarus.
However, this resurrection life gifted to us should not only be understood in relation to our physical mortality. A great many of us live lives that are weighed down, dark, cold, listless... spiritually lifeless and unfulfilled. When Lazarus emerges alive from the shadows of the tomb he is not simply returning to his old life, business as usual. Lazarus is risen to life in all its fullness! A resurrection life lived with Christ.
It is Christ's gift of resurrection life - life in all its fullness - that is offered to Christians each and every day. Therefore, let us put behind us the world's humdrum and ultimately unfulfilling version of life, and instead rise each morning to embrace the extraordinary possibilities of our new life in Christ.
Every blessing,
Fr Myles
Rector
Please click here for the pew sheet for The Fifth Sunday of Lent, 22nd March, and for the Scripture Readings click here.
THE COMMUNITY OF LEIGH
St. Clement's Church, located in Leigh-on-Sea, is a place where everyone is welcome, and we invite you to be part of our vibrant community centered around tradition, charity, family and cultural engagement.
St. Clement's Church, situated in the charming town of Leigh-on-Sea, stands as a beacon of tradition and community spirit. Maintaining the long continuity of tradition into the future; we have many young families and a vibrant Sunday School during Parish Mass.
At St. Clement's Church, we embrace the joy and sacredness of marriage, offering a picturesque setting for your special day in Leigh-on-Sea. Whether you are a practicing Christian or not, we are here to guide you on the path to holy matrimony.
There’s always something happening at St Clement’s! Whether you’re a parent, a creative soul, or just looking for good company and conversation, our regular events bring people together with a warm welcome. Click the link to discover more!
