Something I pray:
Lord,
Take me where
you want me to go,
Let me meet
who you want me to meet,
Tell me what
you want me to say,
And keep me out of your way.(Revd Mychal Judge OFM
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Christ the King – In Him, can we? Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43
This morning as part of my placement in the North Hampshire Downs I was in All Saints, Odiham marking the end of the liturgical year with the Feast of Christ the King. My reflections start with the super-moon and a … Continue reading
Posted in curacy, life, sermons, theology - how God fits in, wildlife
Tagged butterflies, Christ the King, Colossians, creation, criminal, crucifixion, forgiveness, Gospel-Luke, grace, humility, love, Messiah, moon, New Forest, photography, sacrifice, St. Paul's Letters
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Silk and batik clergy shirts – from bridal designers Nortier Shallow
I don’t profess to be in the slightest bit stylish, being happiest when comfortable, and am no model, so apologies for the grim photos (courtesy of my husband). I work in a variety of environments which tend to the cold … Continue reading
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Tagged bridal, clergy shirts, clergy tat, designer, designers, local business, vestments
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Coloured Fallow Deer in the New Forest
On the very last afternoon of the school summer holidays (4th September), my husband (a teacher) and I took a last trip out together, and since we had to be in the New Forest, chose one of my childhood haunts, … Continue reading
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Tagged black, bog, Bog Asphodel, damselflies, deer, Fallow, melanistic, menil, New Forest, Sundew, white
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Financial battles – 1 Tim 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-end
I was back in Old Basing celebrating Eucharist and preaching this Sunday, before being back on the road again next week. The Epistle and Gospel spoke about money, at times using some quite militaristic language I thought, but also about … Continue reading
Noar Hill, Selborne – birds, butteflies, moths and orchids
It’s been a while since I wrote a blog post about wildlife sightings, largely because they have been few and far between – not so much the sightings as the time to make them in the first place! However, having … Continue reading
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Tagged Bees, birdwatching, butterflies, Hampshire, insects, Noar Hill, orchids
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Crawshaw built Solo for sale – PRICE REDUCED
Sail Number: 4134 Wooden, Crawshaw built Fast boat Proctor mast 2 sails including Solo B Trolley, but no road trailer New wheels fitted Cover sound but faded REDUCED TO £800 Ashore at Hawley Lake STC Not sailed past season Rear … Continue reading
Liturgical “bake” off
This morning we celebrated the Ascension of our Lord with Eucharist and balloons… but no bacon. Somehow I had got it into my head (goodness knows how) that there would be bacon butties after the service. There weren’t. Though there … Continue reading
Posted in life, theology - how God fits in, worship
Tagged cake, Festivals, food, Liturgical Year, St Mary's Old Basing & Lychpit
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Levels of Success – Academic Qualifications and Ordination Training
I have never given up on a project, job or academic qualification, until this winter. As Christians we are encouraged to act with integrity. As ordination candidates and ordinands we have to be honest about our strengths and weaknesses. As … Continue reading
Everyone Counts! The Kingdom of Heaven calls us all to be saints. Matt 5:v1-11 & Rev 7v9-17
I wonder how many of you did a “new thing” last Sunday morning, or were aware of others making a giant leap into the future, one which you also have made at some point in the past? Personally, I think … Continue reading
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Tagged All Saints, Beatitudes, Canon Andrew White, Cletic Saints, Kingdom of Heaven
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