Walsingham

I took myself off to The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham for a few days recently. The intention had been to make it a retreat-cum-pilgrimage; however, it didn’t quite work out like that. My health rather let me down, and I spent most of the time just sitting or lying quietly. But in many ways that was just what I needed. I did manage to join in with a couple of the services. And the rest of the time I just soaked up the peaceful atmosphere.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham is a beautiful place, tucked away in the Norfolk countryside. I try to get there at least once a year, though mostly just for a day, or even a couple of hours. For me, it’s somewhere that heaven touches earth. Here’s a link to the Shrine website, where you’ll be able to find out much more about the place than I can include in a blog post.

Below you will see a few pictures taken on my recent visit to Walsingham. There are 30 photographs in all, and each one links to a larger version.

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I wanted to leave a note to say that I do intend to look at the Additional Collects for the Easter period, and post my reflections based upon them; but will be late doing so, rather than the couple of days early that has become the habit on here. Unfortunately my health gave out and I’ve spent the past seven days in hospital. When I have a little more energy I will try to get caught up again.

Thank you for your understanding.
…paul