As a Companion of Nazareth, part of what we do is to meet online at 7am twice a week for a hour of silent prayer. Morning Prayer Today, I have been awake from before 6am. And wondered if I would stay that way. I will freely admit that I'm not always awake enough to participate. … Continue reading Silent Prayer – Acrostic
To be perfectly honest, at times yes. I am not sure if before I became a homebound as a Christian almost 20 years ago, I had ever given it much serious thought. I was of course aware of people who were elderly or who became unwell, and I would visit them. And enjoyed doing it. … Continue reading Are Homebound Christians Invisible?
Happy Christmas Wishes To All A very Happy Christmas and a joy filled New Year to all my readers. Thank you so much for all your support. A Scripture Which Says Everything Isaiah 9:6 NIV For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his … Continue reading Joy To The World
Could I share a thought prompted by a wonderful reflection from the St Martin's Contemplative Walk? Angela Sheard talked of her experience when deciding on ordination. My own experience is miniscule in comparison, but still sits with me. Where is it set? This part of my journey is set on a cold, blowy, very wet … Continue reading A Personal Faith Journey
As I lie here unable to sleep, on a day which has much expectancy in it, the past few months and days roll around in my head. With the thought of 'how long will it take to move forward, and will I'? A Catalyst It's been a long and grueling six months. With confirmation last … Continue reading The Slow Road
Thinking of all my parents generation today. My mum often questions why WWII is so often described as 'the war to end all wars'. Because it didn't. Her youth spent dodging bombs, running to the air raid shelter in the garden, often with a young sibling in her arms. Not enough food, a scrumped apple … Continue reading Remembrance Sunday
As many folk may know my health has taken yet more of a bashing over the past few months. And I cannot deny it is tough going. But with the loving support of my husband, determined calls to my GP and just generally digging deep we carry on. We Carry On Referral for allergy testing … Continue reading God Draws Near At Every Opportunity
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is now lying-in-state at Westminster Hall on the Parliamentary estate. A hall built in 1097 under William II (Rufus), the son of William the Conqueror. The Royal family must be exhausted from all their dedication and care to the process of the past week. I should imagine they will all … Continue reading The Nation Reflects
Hope found in M.E. 