Nicholas Papadopulos

Reflections for Daily Prayer continues to be one of the most popular and highly valued daily Bible reading companions. Continuing its tradition of excellence, regular favourites and new contributors offer insightful, informed and inspiring reflections on the scripture readings of the day, based on the Common Worship lectionary for Morning Prayer. Isabelle Hamley, Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, is the guest contributor for Holy Week. For every day (excluding Sundays) of the 2026-27 Church year, there are full references and a quotation from the day’s set of Scripture readings, concise and challenging commentary, and a collect. Also included is a simple order for Morning and Night Prayer, and additional helps for nurturing a habit of regular daily prayer.

Join Nicholas Papadopulos as he shares his Twelve Joys of Christmas in this accessible booklet designed to be given away at carol services and seasonal events. From Christmas pudding to panto, Boxing Day chutney to a bracing walk – Nicholas shares his love for many of the trappings and traditions we associate with Christmas. Amongst all this earthly ‘stuff’ he discovers many pointers to the heavenly joy and mystery which lies at the heart of our celebrations: God’s Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Beginning on Christmas Day and ending on the Eve of the Epiphany, each day offers a theme, a short reading, a reflection, a prayer and a challenge to grow in joy and in faith. Based on time-honoured Christmas traditions, as well as the expectations and inevitable disappointments that come with trying to make everything perfect, Twelve Joys of Christmas offers a light yet thoughtful guide to the meaning of the Christmas story.

Join Nicholas Papadopulos as he shares his Twelve Joys of Christmas in this accessible booklet designed to be given away at carol services and seasonal events. From Christmas pudding to panto, Boxing Day chutney to a bracing walk – Nicholas shares his love for many of the trappings and traditions we associate with Christmas. Amongst all this earthly ‘stuff’ he discovers many pointers to the heavenly joy and mystery which lies at the heart of our celebrations: God’s Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Beginning on Christmas Day and ending on the Eve of the Epiphany, each day offers a theme, a short reading, a reflection, a prayer and a challenge to grow in joy and in faith. Based on time-honoured Christmas traditions, as well as the expectations and inevitable disappointments that come with trying to make everything perfect, Twelve Joys of Christmas offers a light yet thoughtful guide to the meaning of the Christmas story.

Join Nicholas Papadopulos as he shares his Twelve Joys of Christmas in this accessible booklet designed to be given away at carol services and seasonal events. From Christmas pudding to panto, Boxing Day chutney to a bracing walk – Nicholas shares his love for many of the trappings and traditions we associate with Christmas. Amongst all this earthly ‘stuff’ he discovers many pointers to the heavenly joy and mystery which lies at the heart of our celebrations: God’s Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Beginning on Christmas Day and ending on the Eve of the Epiphany, each day offers a theme, a short reading, a reflection, a prayer and a challenge to grow in joy and in faith. Based on time-honoured Christmas traditions, as well as the expectations and inevitable disappointments that come with trying to make everything perfect, Twelve Joys of Christmas offers a light yet thoughtful guide to the meaning of the Christmas story.

Join Nicholas Papadopulos as he shares his Twelve Joys of Christmas in this accessible booklet designed to be given away at carol services and seasonal events. From Christmas pudding to panto, Boxing Day chutney to a bracing walk – Nicholas shares his love for many of the trappings and traditions we associate with Christmas. Amongst all this earthly ‘stuff’ he discovers many pointers to the heavenly joy and mystery which lies at the heart of our celebrations: God’s Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. Beginning on Christmas Day and ending on the Eve of the Epiphany, each day offers a theme, a short reading, a reflection, a prayer and a challenge to grow in joy and in faith. Based on time-honoured Christmas traditions, as well as the expectations and inevitable disappointments that come with trying to make everything perfect, Twelve Joys of Christmas offers a light yet thoughtful guide to the meaning of the Christmas story.

See the Biblical story in an unusual light - from the perspective of a devil who took up arms against heaven under the leadership of Satan. With eternity to ponder why God emerged triumphant from the struggle, this rebel angel has turned to the Bible, the record of God’s dealings with ‘the humans’ to find out why his side was defeated. In twelve chapters, he considers a dozen of God’s significant encounters with humanity - each take placing on a mountain top. From Mount Ararat where Noah’s ark pitched up, to the Mount of Ascension where Jesus returns to heaven, each reveals an aspect of God’s inexplicable and unfathomable love for humans. Beneath their conversational and sardonic surface style, these infernal reflections engage deeply with the reality of a loving God who is made visible and vulnerable in Christ. The Infernal Word began as a series of addresses preached on Good Friday in Canterbury Cathedral. They make ideal seasonal reading for anyone who wishes to explore the story of salvation - although perhaps not if you are a devil.