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A New Year Message from the Bishop of Worcester

Published: 28th December 2018

As we embark upon 2019, our country is in anunprecedented state, one giving rise to much anxiety, in which we are facedwith the most significant of decisions for at least a generation. As the Brexitdebate continues, it is very unclear what the future will hold. It is not onlyparliament that is very divided, we are divided as a country. The referendum,which was supposed to settle the issue, seems to have given rise to hostilityas well as division.

In situations such as these, I find the words of Psalm46, which have given solace to people for thousands of years, of greatrelevance: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear.

Whether or not we feel able to put our trust in God, onething is clear: there is an overriding need for us to come together as a nationin this coming year and beyond. Reconciliation is at the heart of the Christianfaith: Christ came to reconcile us to God and to one another. Humanreconciliation is essential for the well-being of our society, the communitieswithin it and ourselves. whether or not we have faith.

I hope and pray that we shall all be able to work forthat reconciliation and the common good in the months ahead.

May God bless you richly in 2019

Bishop John.

Page last updated: Friday 28th December 2018 6:00 AM

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