Candle lighting We light this candle in the name of the Maker, who lit the world and breathed the breath of life for us. We light this candle in the name of the Son, who saved the world and stretched out his hand to us.We light this candle in the name of the Spirit, who… Continue reading love seen and known
Live, move and be – in love
You can find the readings for this week here. The readings this week are all extracts from longer texts - stories, songs, letters and teachings, so more than ever it's important to remember context as you read them...there is a big picture each of these fits into and the big picture is made up of… Continue reading Live, move and be – in love
When you can’t go far, you go deep.
~Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB Candle Lighting We light this flame to affirm that new life and lightis ever waiting to break through to enlighten our ways:that new truth is ever waitingto break through to illumine our minds,and that new love is ever waitingto break through to warm our hearts. May we be open to this… Continue reading When you can’t go far, you go deep.
Stones, foundations and mansions…
You can find the readings for this week here. As you read the different texts see what words or phrases catch your attention and return to these each day (or as you can) and listen more deeply to the text and to what is within you, responding to the prompting of the Spirit as the… Continue reading Stones, foundations and mansions…
Conversations about mental health and wellness
Candle Lighting We light this candle as a people of faith, remembering that we find belonging in family and in community. May the burning flame remind us that, in this (virtual) space, as we join together for conversation and connection in the awareness of God's presence... All are welcome; All are bearers of God’s light;… Continue reading Conversations about mental health and wellness
The Fullness of Life
Joining me on the journey and reflections for the way. You can find the lectionary texts for this week here. This fourth Sunday after Easter is also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, and all the readings have some kind of a connection with that theme - although in the Acts reading the theme of sheep… Continue reading The Fullness of Life
the journey, the companions and the conversation
Joining me on the journey and reflections for the road Image by Andre_Grunden from Pixabay You can find the lectionary readings for this week here. The gospel story is one that offers us plenty to reflect on, and to help you listen to it afresh I have two extra resources for you. Firstly, you can… Continue reading the journey, the companions and the conversation
Doubting with thomas – touching trust
Candle lighting We light this candle now, remembering how fragile life is - easily snuffed out like a candle in the wind - fleeting, its end unknowable. Help us to value our lives and use our time wisely - and to your glory. Opening prayer Lord, touch our lives with your glory that we may… Continue reading Doubting with thomas – touching trust
reflections on the way
A daily journey of faith Each week on Monday I read the lectionary texts for the coming Sunday, and then when Sunday arrives, we gather and I share with you my reflections from the text. All week I journey with these rich, multi-layered and intertwining writings. I spend time each morning reading the same texts,… Continue reading reflections on the way
Easter sunday – be a withness
Photo by Tim Marshall on Unsplash Opening sentences Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Lighting the Christ Candle On Good Friday we extinguished this flame remembering with grief and sadness the crucifixion and death of Jesus the Christ, our Lord. This morning we light the flame with joy, with laughter and delight for Love is stronger… Continue reading Easter sunday – be a withness
