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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 19h

You just need some knights and a cathedral.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

"Beverley Costa. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious."

In costume as Darth Vader and two stormtroopers in Costa Coffee in Beverley, East Yorkshire.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Or move your house to the north east coast (unless you are south of the equator).

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Boney M, Don Mclean, or Anglican Chant?

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

"Praise him with the Luton harp" Psalm 150.3

Orchestra playing in a cathedral centred on a large orange harp displaying "Luton Town FC crest

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Life in the rural fast lane...

Road sign warning of horse riders with "POLICE Speed check area" sign immediately below it.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Was that front page really from the Daily Mirror?

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Local ministry is hard and one of the hardest parts is giving so much of yourself in serving those who seem not to be that bothered. Does it help to remember that this is also how God feels?

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Yes, I had to use an actual book!

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

The question curates sometimes ask is "Will my sermon do?" To which their training incumbent replies, "Will it do what?" AI cannot preach because it is not able to see what God is doing and to urge its listeners to join in.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

To be fair, I am a retired Vicar and I am not sure how I would answer a question like that!

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

What sort of parliamentary majority would Reform have despite 72% not wanting them?

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

I recently bought a Kindle copy of the NRSV with relevant quotations from C S Lewis in the text. He makes wise observations that have me agreeing wholeheartedly, and then he throws in a comment that sounds exactly the wrong note. I am sure he would enjoy a robust discussion about it, though.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Nice to feel smarter than Gemini sometimes

Screenshot of Gemini claiming that SCOFF has six rather than five letters.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Kingdom Season has some of the characteristics that Advent once had. Though, judging by the Christmas tree already up in the houses around here, thoughts of Heaven, Hell, Death and Judgment may have to come earlier still to avoid the annual celebration of the Incarnation of our Lord.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

I was quite pleased with Wordle 1,582 3/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Agreed. Watching it that night on Top of the Pops gave an exciting/scary feeling that still stirs in me when I listen to Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Perhaps, someone should tell him about Hillsborough in 1989 and why the fencing had been installed, which stopped fans escape the overcrowding.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

What is the source for this? It seems at odds with Julian's understanding of the Divine Love as being for everyone.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Dare you to put them back without anyone seeing you!

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

The sentiment is good, but this does not sound like Julian of Norwich. I admit that one of my pet peeves is the attribution of inspirational quotes without any source. Apparently it is not from Martin Luther either puritanboard.com/threads/sour...

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Does anyone know where this quotation, often attributed to Martin Luther, originates? Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance. It is laying hold of His willingness.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Not to be confused with a chimera, which may or may not be symbolic of the wearer of this garment.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

For me the worst part is my annual defensive thought, "It's ages to Christmas" and then, suddenly, three months later, it isn't!

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

100% of some CofE bishops are female.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Or the mist descends when you are miles from anywhere...

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

It is the tragic misdirection of always thinking about how this will look on Instagram.

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Were they able to tell you where your aunt's pen was?

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John Bennett @nhojjohn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

My father-in-law advised me when I was ordained, "However busy you are, never give people the impression that you are busy." I hate it when other people leave me feeling that they cannot spare any time for my concerns.

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