Cautionary note. Included links refer to Covid 19 and familial loss. Thankful for Family I always think of my mum on the days when the end of WWII is remembered. And of my later father and late parents-in-law, all of the same generation with experiences they never discussed. With us naively thinking we could possibly … Continue reading Thoughts of Family on the 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Our doggo wakes early, as she is getting quite old. My husband gallantly awakes at her rustling, to get her outside to do her necessary. She needs a little more coaxing now, as her legs are bit wobbly in her dotage. Today, this doggo 'activity' helped me wake for the 7am Silent Hour, with the … Continue reading Light Changes Everything
Happy Easter Matthew 28:1,5-10 1 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6 He is … Continue reading Happy Easter
What Am I Sharing? Ideally today I should be sitting in an online listening group for Saturday Sharing with the Nazareth Companions. Unfortunately, MEcfs has other ideas. So I thought I would do a little Saturday Sharing of my own, whilst I am yet again - conked out! Thankfully my brain is offering a trickle … Continue reading Saturday Sharing
Wishing all my lovely readers a very Happy and Blessed Christmas,.and a wonderful New Year. Thank you so much for your company this year. Peace on earth and goodwill to all.🙏 ✨️Happy Christmas✨️ John 1:5 NIV ~ The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome[a] it. Holy Bible, New International Version®, … Continue reading Happy Christmas to all!
I listened to a Contemplative Walk live from Shropshire recently. It inspired the thoughts and title of this piece, as the subject was names. If you have ever read a copy of The Reader's Digest magazine, you will have seen the title 'What's in a name'. I worked for them many, many years ago. But … Continue reading Names. A Contemplative Experience
During the past week, at 5pm on Wednesday, I joined the Nazareth Companions for a silent prayer hour online. We also meet online as Companions for silent prayer at 7am on Monday and Thursday mornings. The midweek silent prayer precedes the informal Bread for the World eucharist, livestreamed at 6.30pm from St Martin's-in-the-fields. This followed … Continue reading This Weeks Silent Prayer Hour
On most mornings at 8.30am BST, I join morning prayer via livestream. The church I join with St Martin's-in-the-fields, Trafalgar Square, London. At the close of the service recently, the upcoming date for Confirmation was published. What is Confirmation? 'Confirmation is a special church service in which a person confirms the promises that were made … Continue reading Confirmation – A Memory
Hope found in M.E. 