Short but sweet?

This morning I took in two services at Manchester Cathedral -Mattins at 15 mins and Holy Communion at 30! Even managed to park more or less outside as the City was dead at this time

It would be easy to be critical of the ancient, albeit at points abbreviated liturgy, and bemoan the average age of the congregation a about 70. What struck me most though was the spiritual backbone regular worship after this pattern must produce. There is a depth here which the modern church would do well to capture. There was also a surprising warmth of fellowship displayed after the service though no coffee so had to hot foot it to Cafe Nero before viewing Holman Hunt at the Manchester Gallery! After that a pastoral visit. Bye for now