Trinity 16

1 Tim. 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13

May I speak in the name of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

People sometimes claim that the Bible has nothing to say about modern life, so to have the word “manager” cropping up throughout this morning’s Gospel might make us stop and think. After all, we’re supposed to have more managers now than at any other time in history. In fact, the reading is even more topical than you may have suspected: the word translated here by “manager” is the Greek …

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We’ve clearly chosen very well in getting Tim here. He brings wide experience. He used to work for American Express, so you’ll have no financial problems. He used to work for Gatwick Airport – so, that’s parish holidays sorted. And he’s worked in tow other dioceses, so he can tell a new bishop how to run this one. But mainly he comes with the enthusiastic commendation of those who’ve worked with him before, and – we believe – he comes with the backing of the Holy Spirit. Trust me – I’m a bishop!

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