Archive for 2022
Book Review: Faith, Hope and Mischief (Tiny Acts of Rebellion) by Andrew Graystone
Posted on July 17th 2023
I had the pleasure of meeting Andrew Graystone at a Lent Zoom session I had organised for St George’s Stockport. Andrew was our speaker one evening and was a hugely engaging presenter with an array of stories demonstrating how he had helped others in simple and not-so-simple ways.
Always with me
Posted on March 30th 2023
The structure of a labyrinth leads you on a journey to a destination, through winding ways and twisting tracks, but always onwards. Many people use a labyrinth to think about a worry, to think through a turning point in their lives, or just to simple wander through in silence and listen for God’s voice.
Transfiguration Sunday 19th of February 2023
Posted on February 19th 2023
Transfiguration Sunday marks the end of Epiphany, a season during which we have been focusing on God’s revelation of His purpose and self to the world. We then move into the season of Lent where we deeply contemplate the journey of Jesus to the cross. We can be changed by our experiences at this time, just as Moses and Peter, John and James were, by their different encounters with God.
A Winter Window
Posted on February 9th 2023
Poppy always sat by the window. Anyone walking past could see her sitting there and watching. She didn’t mind you looking at her through her window. In fact, she loved it. She was just happy seeing you seeing her. And she was a very popular figure sitting in that window. Most people in the neighbourhood knew her and would give her a friendly wave as they walked by.
Monday Reflection John 1: 29-42
Posted on January 23rd 2023
Today’s Gospel reading is divided into two parts: verses 29-34 describe Jesus as the Lamb of God and verses 35-42 recall the First Disciples of Jesus.
Expectation and Expectations
Posted on December 13th 2022
Advent is both a time of expectation when we experience a type of longing that makes us cry from the depths of our being for the fulfilment of God’s kingdom on earth, and also a time of expectations whether that’s getting presents right, managing difficult relatives or managing without a loved one.
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