Does life have any meaning ? By John Blanchard EP Books, 2018 81 pages £4.99 ISBN 978 1 783 972 272 The introduction to this short book begins with a story – a policeman was patrolling one of London’s bridges over the River Thames when he saw a man climbing on to the railings. Pulling…
This set of thoughts is inspired by acts of creation in the kitchen, for many of us the heart of the home
We rejoice with today’s news that in the UK we are past the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak in the general population. At the same time, we hold those in care homes in our prayers as the infections and deaths there continue to rise. We continue to hope and trust in God’s faithfulness and know that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God.
This set of thoughts is inspired by acts of creation in the kitchen, for many of us the heart of the home
Pastoral Letter – East Anglia District Chair of the District – Rev. Julian M. Pursehouse 29:04:2020 Sisters and Brothers in Christ, On Sunday afternoon I sat down in a quiet place with the express intention of reading the Gospel lectionary passage for the day (Luke 24:13-35) and was immediately reminded of the mysterious beauty of…
BE THANKFULLOOK AROUND YOUTAKE A REVIEW IT DOESN’T MATTERTHAT YOUR TIGHTS HAVE A LADDERIF HAIR BEGIN TO GREYOR THE CARPET STARTS TO FRAY PAINT MIGHT NEED A RETOUCHYOU NEVER LIKED IT MUCHTHE BUS WAS FIVE MINUTES LATEYOUR APPOINTMENT WAS AT EIGHT THE LITTLE THINGS THAT IRRITATESO YOU ALWAYS FRUSTRATEVIEW THE WHOLE PICTUREBE LESS STRICTER DON’T…
This set of thoughts is inspired by acts of creation in the kitchen, for many of us the heart of the home
4th Sunday of Easter – Year A 3.5.20 Lectionary Readings Acts 2 v42-47 Life among the Lord’s followers. 1 Peter 2 v19-25 The example of Christ’s suffering. John 10 v1-10 Story of the sheep and the Shepherd. Reflection Whose ‘voice’ do you trust? In the passage from Acts we are told ‘that they spent…
The Third Sunday of Easter – Year A Lectionary readings Acts 2 v14a, 36-41. Peter speaks to the crowd. 1 Peter 1 v17-23. Living as God’s holy people. Luke 24 v13-35. The road to Emmaus. Comment: Beware of strangers no more. In Luke’s account, two disciples on the way to the village of Emmaus, are…
Thought of the day – Tuesday 28th April 2020 THOUGHTS FROM THE KITCHEN The Celtic Church held a lovely concern for the everyday. God is present everywhere if we only take the trouble to look for him and listen to him. They also used the Book of Psalms daily in their devotions. This set of…