Category Archives: Spiritual life

Posts relating to faith and spirituality

Adrian Chatfield on ‘Making good use of the season of Lent’

Posted on March 9, 2019 by

Adrian Chatfield writes: The development of Lent is something of a mystery, and scholars are divided on its origins. We know, however, what we have now: a 40 day period of fasting, reflection and preparation for the celebration of Christ’s … Continue reading →

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Chalking the door, a new year blessing

Posted on January 14, 2017 by

Chalking the door is a modern take on an old tradition of praying for God’s blessing on a home and those who live there, remembering the wise men coming to Jesus’ house and looking forward to a new year. Bless … Continue reading →

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The wind and the coracle 

Posted on July 6, 2016 by

Originally posted on be the light:
?? I was recently commissioned to do a painting for a friend who was ordained in the Church of England. It’s based on the idea of how ancient Christian Celts would get into a…

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Ely Cathedral pilgrimages in December

Posted on October 23, 2015 by

Ely Cathedral pilgrimages to reflect on what it means to be “People fully alive”. The following dates are available for parish pilgrimages at Ely Cathedral:- Tuesday, 1 December (with the option to stay on for candlelit Compline at 9.00 pm, … Continue reading →

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5 places for you to think and pray

Posted on March 15, 2015 by

This short article will (hopefully) appear in Hardwick Happenings and Dry Drayton News in due course. I don’t know if prayer is your practice, or whether time to think is more what you need, or perhaps both.  If you find … Continue reading →

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6 things to do in Advent (other than shopping and cooking)

Posted on December 6, 2014 by

Advent (‘coming’) is a time for preparation as we look towards the feast of Christmas and anticipate the celebration of love entering the world in the form of a vulnerable baby.  It teaches us about patience, and about the value … Continue reading →

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Love Life Live Advent

Posted on November 29, 2014 by

Advent starts this Sunday (in church) and on Monday (in Advent calenders).  So on Friday, in preparation, I delivered Love Life Live Advent booklets to the school in Dry Drayton – one for each family.  These booklets contain simple, spiritually … Continue reading →

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