Category Archives: Poems and Prayers

Remembering

Posted on November 9, 2013 by freda

We will remember – so that peace, love, justice, freedom and generosity will prevail.

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Birthday Week Prayer

Posted on March 18, 2013 by freda

Each year during March I have tended to make much of the fact that it is my Birthday Month. This year, we have barely been up to finding special treats and events. Following on from Son #3’s two removals we … Continue reading →

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Prayer for anytime

Posted on November 18, 2012 by freda

Something to remember in these days when Peace can seem very far away. Lord God almighty, come and dispel the darkness from our hearts, that in the radiance of your brightness we may know you, the only unfading light, glorious … Continue reading →

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Contemplation

Posted on April 29, 2012 by freda

There is a contemplative in all of us, almost strangled but still alive, who craves quiet enjoyment of the Now, and longs to touch the seamless garment of silence which makes whole. Alan P Tory Celtic Daily Prayer 

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Forgiveness

Posted on February 26, 2012 by freda

There is something magisterial and rather comforting about the following prayer of forgiveness. I don’t mean to stress the way it lingers on our “wretchedness” but I do love the sense of God’s love of all creation and willingness to … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on December 4, 2011 by freda

Sorry if you haven’t been able to get to my blog the last couple of days; there was a problem with the webhost. It has been an eventful time at Dalamory. The Dance Class on Friday was energetic for both … Continue reading →

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Fifty Words

Posted on October 30, 2011 by freda

Too good not to quote here: via St Andrews Blantyre God made, Adam bit, Noah arked, Abraham split, Joseph ruled, Jacob fooled, bush talked, Moses balked, Pharaoh plagued, people walked, sea divided, tablets guided, promise landed, Saul freaked, David peeked, … Continue reading →

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New every morning

Posted on September 4, 2011 by freda

God’s blessings are new every morning Great is God’s faithfulness 

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Transfiguration

Posted on August 7, 2011 by freda

To make an act of worship, we bring ourselves:     perhaps a little tired;    perhaps a little preoccupied; expecting much, expecting little. And we bring our thoughts:    some thankful and happy;    some worried and anxious;    some … Continue reading →

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Sunday Blessing

Posted on April 17, 2011 by freda

I found this over at The Rev and a Dog – it’s a new blessing to me and it is really beautiful. Happy Palm Sunday May the blessing of light be on you – light without and light within. May … Continue reading →

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