She may be head of the Church of England, but they only let her preach once each year - on Christmas Day! Here are two or my favourite quotes from her Festive Sermons
"Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves – from our recklessness or our greed.
God sent into the world a unique person – neither a philosopher nor a general (important though they are) – but a Saviour, with the power to forgive. Forgiveness lies at the heart of the Christian faith. It can heal broken families, it can restore friendships and it can reconcile divided communities. It is in forgiveness that we feel the power of God’s love.”
“I know just how much I rely on my faith to guide me through the good times and the bad.
Each day is a new beginning. I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings and to put my trust in God … I draw strength from the message of hope in the Christian gospel,”
A lovely post, Angela. :)
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DeleteShe has been such an example to us.
ReplyDeleteShe has indeed - of duty, faithfulness and service. Much needed leadership qualities!
ReplyDeleteI thought the Queen was Supreme Governor of the Church of England rather than the Head, who is Jesus Christ. Something to do with the political Act of Supremacy 1559.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your clarification. As a nonconformist, I stand corrected on Anglican terminology. And yes, of course Jesus is Head of the worldwide Church.
DeleteI love the idea that the Queen uses her Christmas message also as her sermon as head of the Church of England. Those are lovely quotations and she certainly must have strong faith to have endured the many trials she has been through over the years.
ReplyDeleteIt is something worth listening to each December
DeleteI think that she leads by great example.
ReplyDeleteAgreed!!
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