Today the Church remembers St Alban...

St Alban.

(Here's a short video about St Alban)


The first martyr in Britain.

It's said that his first executioner miraculously converted, and refused to execute Alban. The second killed Alban, then immediately his eyes fell out(!)

It's also said that Alban was keen to be swiftly martyred...
People often strive to be first - for all kinds of things, from first in the queue, to first on the moon.
I'm not sure many of us would be so keen to for martyrdom!

As we remember St Alban today, how about thinking about other 'firsts' that are memorable and meaningful for you? - both in the world, and in your own life.

What do they tell you about God and your faith, today?



For reflection and prayer... some words of St Alban:

I worship and adore the true and living God who created all things



♫ The final hymn from yesterday's St Alban's day service at St Alban's Cathedral
Thine be the Glory