Abide With Me I mentioned in a comment on August 5th that my brother-in-law had died, and that I was having trouble finding the words to use for a post about his death. Now is, I think, the time to put that … [Read more...]
Give us patience and courage never to lose hope
July 25, 2008 by
Give us patience and courage never to lose hope Thinking about "hope" and the Church, the BBC Radio 4 Thought for the Day was, I think, especially apposite on Wednesday of this week (23 July). Hopefully, this link … [Read more...]
Hold us fast to your promises of peace
June 6, 2008 by
Hold us fast to your promises of peace Peace! Real world peace! It sometimes seems to be just an impossible dream. There's so much conflict in the world, so much upheaval, there doesn't appear to be enough room left … [Read more...]
Walsingham
May 5, 2008 by
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 … [Read more...]
By the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples
April 26, 2008 by
By the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples When I used to be somewhat fitter, a while ago now, I enjoyed walking. One of the places really liked going to was some flooded gravel pits near where I lived. I … [Read more...]
All your people may be gathered into one flock
April 11, 2008 by
All your people may be gathered into one flock I wonder if everyone being gathered into one flock is a real possibility in the near future. I had a look on Wikipedia to see if there might be a list of all the … [Read more...]
Strengthen us to proclaim your risen life
April 4, 2008 by
Strengthen us to proclaim your risen life Following the resurrection of Jesus, the disciples were filled with boldness and fresh hope, and went on to found the early Church. Those tired and defeated men that had slunk … [Read more...]
That we may know eternal peace
March 6, 2008 by
That we may know eternal peace Passiontide begins this Sunday, the Fifth Sunday of Lent, and we start to think much more about the death of Jesus. This Collect tells us in no uncertain terms what that death … [Read more...]
Gather the nations to be one family
December 29, 2007 by
Gather the nations to be one family. Following the assassination of Benazir Bhutto at an election rally on Thursday 27 December, these words take on even more meaning. The First Sunday of Christmas God in … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 19) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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