Reflections by Rev Derek Akker

Advent Reflection 2025

Advent 1 – Rievaulx Abbey 

 

The Book of Psalms

Introduction 1

Introduction 2

Psalm 10 – Timeless Lament: A Reflection on Psalm 10 and the Cry for Justice

Psalm 25 – the psalm that reveals reveals divine mercy when we go astray.

Psalm 62 –  Waiting on God is not wasted time…

Psalm 65 – Gratitude for Creation’s Abundance

Psalm 49 – Wealth is worth nothing in the grave 

Psalm 37 – Trust God, Do Good… 

Psalm 8 – Out of the mouths of babes…

Psalm 104 part 1 – Wrapped in cloak of light

Psalm 104 part 2 – you set the limits!

Psalm 23 – God, my Shepherd

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A Pilgrimage through Wales.

Cymru – a Welsh Pilgrimage

Whitland Reflection

St Bernard of Clairveaux

Strata Florida

Cymer Abbey

Aberconwy Abbey

Basingwerk Abbey

Strata Marcella to Llanllugan Abbey

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A Reflection for Good Friday

Good Friday based on The Via Dolorosa

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A Lenten Pilgrimage in Scotland 2025

Introduction…

Whithorn Peninsula

Chapel Finian

Iona

Isle of Lismore

Eigg

Applecross

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A Christmas Reflection…

Rumours of Angels…

 

Reflections on Cathedrals

De Grote Kerk St Bavo

Reflections on Cathedrals in and around the Midlands and Southern England

Leiscester Cathedral

Derby Cathedral

Southwell Minster and Cathedral

Peterborough Cathedral

Norwich Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Chelmsford Cathedral

St Paul’s Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral

 

Reflections on Cathedrals in and around Northern England

Churches and Cathedrals

Manchester Cathedral

Blackburn Cathedral

Cathedral on the Isle of Man

Newcastles Cathedrals

Liverpool Cathedrals

Diocese of Leeds

Sheffield Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Paul

 

 

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St Dominic –

a Guest Reflection by Br Samuel Eccleston

St Dominic Part 1

St Dominic Part 2

 

 

St Francis of Assisi

Francis – the Beginning

The San Damiano Crucifix

St Francis and the Leper

St Francis the Troubadour

St Francis – you are not alone…

St Francis – places of prayer…

St Francis and St Clare

The Canticle of the Creatures

The Canticle of the Creatures, part II

The Canticle of the Creatures – Death, where is your victory?

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Reflections on Water

Water, water everywhere

Genesis – the coming into being

Rivers and the Beautiful Garden

The Great Flood

Waters shall burst forth

By the rivers…

Go down to the sea….

Still waters…

Wells – a source of water

The Watering Place

The Netherlands

The Lakes

 

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Reflections on Hills and Mountains

Hills and Mountains – an Introduction

Hills and Mountains – an Introduction 2

Mount Ararat

Mountains of the Sinai Peninsula

Mount of Beatitudes

Mount of Transfiguration

Mount Zion – Jerusalem

Mount of Olives

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Reflections on a Pilgrimage – The Celtic Journey:

The Celtic Journey

The Celtic Pilgrimage – Northumberland / North Yorkshire

The Celtic Pilgrimage, Wales

The Celtic Pilgrimage – Scotland

The Celtic Pilgrimage – Cornwall (Kernow)

 

Reflections on Music

Beautiful Music

St Cecilia