Return to Sender
Last Sunday the sermon spoke beautifully about the Father of the prodigal son, the Father who kept waiting, embracing the son with his love that never faltered. A wonderful story about coming home where we are always welcome. The story speaks to me at many levels. First, I was jealous of the younger, more daring, … Continue reading Return to Sender
Read more →Faith in the morning
Reflections on changing faith, guided by ‘Alexandra Leaving’ from Leonard Cohen, and Dante’s Vita Nuova.
Read more →Jesus, bless my soul (text)
A few years ago, I learned about the practice of the ‘Jesus Prayer’: a way of meditating whilst repeating over and over again the short prayer “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me”, or some variation on that. Fr. David recommended it to me in a conversation on the topic of contemplation, but this particular … Continue reading Jesus, bless my soul (text)
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Gratitude
We bless thee for our creation … (General Thanksgiving – Book of Common Prayer) Sitting comfortably in the cafe where I always write, I am filled with gratitude. Such a warm atmosphere, friendly people and a lovely baby that keeps making overtures. Life presents itself at its best. Gratitude. A delicate subject. The very helpful … Continue reading Gratitude
Read more →Book review: The Big Picture
A review of: The Big Picture – On the origins of life, meaning, and the universe itself, by Sean Carroll. This book deals with the questions I’ve always had myself, and I found it very engaging. They are big questions, and it may seem presumptuous to want to answer them, but I am glad he … Continue reading Book review: The Big Picture
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