Tag Archives: Iona Community

Iona Community

Posted on March 2, 2014 by freda

With all the violence and military movements we need to remember to share the need for Prayers for Peace more and more. This is the Iona Community’s Universal Prayer for Peace. Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to … 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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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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Prayers for Peace

Posted on September 19, 2010 by freda

Universal Prayer for Peace Iona Community Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our … Continue reading →

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The Iona Community

Posted on September 1, 2010 by freda

George MacLeod once described Iona as a “thin place” where only a tissuepaper separates earth from heaven. It is indeed a spiritual place, as nearly everyone who has been there will testify. It is impossible to look at the beauty round about without … Continue reading →

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