News

Archbishop of Wales’ Easter message

Published

10 years ago

April 5, 2015

WE MAY not be able to prove that God exists or that Christ rose from the dead but we see Him touch our lives in “Resurrection moments”, the Archbishop of Wales said his Easter message today.

Resurrection moments are when we glimpse God when we least expect to and they can change our lives, according to Dr Barry Morgan, who preached at Llandaff Cathedral this Easter Sunday.

He said “The reasons people come to faith or have faith are not based in the end on reason, although it may have a part to play. In the end, it has to do with the feeling that we have been called and addressed by God at some moment in our lives and have responded positively – and that calling happens in all kinds of ways – through listening to music, watching a beautiful sunset or being touched by the kindness of strangers or friends.”

“Resurrection moments happen when we see unexpected acts of kindness from strangers, forgiveness, generosity and sacrifice”, says the Archbishop.

“We see the power of God at work when a priest in Syria refuses to leave his beleaguered congregation and dies as a result; when parents of murdered children forgive their killers; when poor people share the little they have to help others; when an act of unexpected kindness towards us from a total stranger touches the very core of our being; when people put the interests of others before their own.

“These are moments of revelation and moments of transformation, for they make us realise that acts of goodness and mercy in situations full of evil and oppression are moments which can change everything and go to the heart of what it is to be truly human. They should enable us not only to change the way we look at things but the way we live as we go about our daily lives. They are resurrection moments.”

Resurrection moments, said Dr Morgan, give us hope.

“Having faith means clinging on to that hope even during, perhaps especially during our darkest moments, when it seems as if all our energy is needed just to hang on by our fingertips.

“Our prayer should be that when that light is revealed, we may be alert to its presence and respond to it with thanksgiving and joy.”

Community

Tenby girl Poppy Brown wins national bravery award for heart disease battle

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50 mins ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

A BRAVE four-year-old girl from Tenby, who has undergone ten life-saving operations since being diagnosed as a newborn with congenital heart disease, has been honoured by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Poppy Brown received the BHF Young Heart Hero Award from Dr. Charmaine Griffiths, the charity’s CEO, at an event held at Chessington World of Adventures in Surrey.

The awards, now in their seventh year, celebrate inspirational children who have faced serious heart health challenges with courage or raised vital funds through extraordinary efforts.

Hosted by CBBC’s Dr. Dan and Dr. Raph Olaiya, the event treated Poppy and her family, along with other young award recipients, to a fun-filled day. Tours of the park and party activities sponsored by Claire’s added sparkle to the occasion.

Dr. Griffiths praised Poppy for her bravery and determination, saying: “Poppy is an incredible example of strength and resilience. Her story inspires everyone in our mission to fight heart disease.”

The family described the day as “truly special” and thanked the BHF for recognising Poppy’s journey and achievements.

News

Council to grit roads as temperatures in Pembrokeshire set to drop

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1 hour ago

November 19, 2024

Tom Sinclair

PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has announced that precautionary salting of the county’s primary routes will take place tonight (Tuesday Nov 19) as road surface temperatures are forecast to drop to -1°C.

There is also a possibility of sleet on higher ground.

The council’s gritters will be active throughout the evening and overnight, with patrols scheduled for higher roads toward dawn to monitor conditions.

Road users are urged to exercise caution, particularly on untreated roads, and to plan journeys accordingly.

Crime

Court hears man exposed his flaccid manhood ‘by accident’

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5 hours ago

November 19, 2024

Court Reporter

A 21-YEAR-OLD Pembrokeshire man has appeared before magistrates charged with intentionally exposing his genitals in a public place.

Thomas Jones is accused of carrying out the act at a property in New Moat, Clarbeston Road, on November 9, 2022.

“The defendant knocked on the door of a female and offered his gardening services,” Crown prosecutor Nia James told Haverfordwest magistrates this week.

“She accepted his offer and moved her car so that he could move his van, but when she turned around, she could see his flaccid penis was outside his trousers. When she pointed this out to him, he said he didn’t know that it was exposed.”

Jones denies the charge. He was released on unconditional bail to await his trial at Haverfordwest magistrates court on January 6.