Tag Archives: spirituality

Growing older

Posted on March 21, 2011 by freda

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in His hand Who saith “A whole I planned, Youth shows but half; Trust God: see … Continue reading →

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Happy St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2011 by freda

An electronic card reminded me that today is St Patrick’s Day. A lovely thought, so here are a couple of photos and a memory about Ireland. One of the hobbies I hoped to take up in retirement was researching my … 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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Sunday Treat

Posted on March 6, 2011 by freda

Talking of Birthday Treats – (sorry, it does go on a bit doesn’t it?) – this morning’s has been a good one. I managed to get to church for the first time in 4 weeks. Joining in via cd recording … Continue reading →

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Feel good factor

Posted on March 4, 2011 by freda

So far it is proving remarkably easy to have Birthday Month treats each day. Yesterday’s was in the form of a DVD. Mr Holland’s Opus has to be on my list of favourite feel-good films – the kind of film … Continue reading →

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What I needed to hear

Posted on March 3, 2011 by freda

Today’s Birthday Month gift comes from Paws for thought. Author Unknown If each grain of sand were to say: One grain does not make a mountain, There would be no land. If each drop of water were to say: One … 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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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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Story telling

Posted on February 1, 2011 by freda

One of the books currently on the go is The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister. I mentioned it previously; it is a book to savour and just in case you’re interested I am now on page 100.  Progress has … 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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