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Two Swords: Reflections for Holy Wednesday

35Jesus asked his disciples, “When I sent you out without a moneybag or a travelling bag or sandals, did you need anything?” “No!” they answered.    36Jesus told them, “But now, if you have a moneybag, take it with you. Also … Continue reading

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Reflections for Holy Tuesday: Sheep and Goats

31When the Son of Man comes in his glory with all of his angels, he will sit on his royal throne. 32The people of all nations will be brought before him, and he will separate them, as shepherds separate their … Continue reading

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Temple and Tree: Thoughts for Holy Monday

Mark 11 12When Jesus and his disciples left Bethany the next morning, he was hungry. 13From a distance Jesus saw a fig tree covered with leaves, and he went to see if there were any figs on the tree. But … Continue reading

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Meanings

Booklet – Meanings – bookfold

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refreshment reflections

Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day is a Day of Refreshment during the Lenten fast. I have to admit that the service at St Michael and All Angels Church this morning was fantastic. You can read more about the Church at … Continue reading

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ooops

it should have been move away from the PC rather than PCC… but there you go, any priest can dream….

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a curious incident of the canine spiritual director

I have to confess that I do get the Church Times. I always read the situations vacants column, even when not looking for another post. I sometimes, but rarely, read other parts, but hardly ever the back page interview. The … Continue reading

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Prayer and Silence

It is with prayer and silence that difficult decisions need to be made. Silence creates space for healthy and holy listening. Perhaps that is what keeping a holy Lent can enable: space, in which attentive listening can begin.

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Lent 1

I am inspired to blog because of a church member’s commitment to blog during Lent. His can be found at http://entheosbg.wordpress.com/. Lent is a time for taking stock. I will be taking stock over why I am so busy. lurcher

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Assessing 2010

I am going to be local and just try to assess what might have been achieved in the Parish (Anglican) of St Michael and All Angels, Bartley Green in 2010. January saw our first ever ecumenical engagement during the Week … Continue reading

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