Tag Archives: Prayer

Busy … busy … busy

Posted on May 21, 2011 by freda

Many a retired person has said, Where does all the time go? And many a working person has felt a slight twinge of envy at those who seem to have all the time in the world.  My reason for not … Continue reading →

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What to say about Japan?

Posted on March 15, 2011 by freda

Sometimes I more or less ignore world events on my blog. On occasion I feel there is nothing I can add and at other times it is just so difficult to know what is appropriate. Just recently I’ve noticed other … Continue reading →

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Lent promises

Posted on March 12, 2011 by freda

This year I have been a bit behind with thinking what to do in Lent, in terms of spiritual discipline. In years gone by I’ve tried many of the usual things – giving up chocolate or coffee, for instance – … Continue reading →

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Confusion and muddle

Posted on March 2, 2011 by freda

All is confusion and muddle – at least that is what my head feels like at the moment. The undernoted photos give an illustration of what is going on. This is the last photo in my camera prior to the … Continue reading →

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Gentle care

Posted on February 6, 2011 by freda

Got up this morning to stagger through to the shower, only to discover that my back is still twisted up from a fall I had during the week. (The result of an argument with my desk and a swivel chair.) … Continue reading →

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Reflections

Posted on February 2, 2011 by freda

Mountains, clouds, sky reflected in dark pools of mystery, enlightening, enlivening, bringing colour and joy. The pilgrim soul seeks inward, looking for purpose, the reward is clarity ever deepening.

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Sunday Prayer

Posted on January 30, 2011 by freda

This is from the Iona Community, and is a modern version of the Lord’s Prayer LIVING WISDOM God in heaven, your name is to be honoured. May your new community of hope be realised on earth as it is in … Continue reading →

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Embracing change

Posted on November 21, 2010 by freda

Part of my meditation and prayer routine is to use the prayer suggestions produced by the Jesuits in Indiana, USA. And most years I have managed to buy this online via amazon. Unfortunately this year it seems to only  be … Continue reading →

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As near as a prayer

Posted on November 14, 2010 by freda

Sometimes all we need to do is to look around us at the beauty of creation, then when we take a breath we know that we are connected with one another throughout the world. Your joys are my joys and … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by freda

At 11am today millions of people kept a 2mins silence to mark the end of the 1st World War. I looked at my watch too late, but this blog post is a way of remembering all those who die in … Continue reading →

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