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Even In Chaos

 

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God, Hear My Prayer…

A poem by Janet Morley. I have lately taken to writing poetry onto prints, as creative prayer or prayerful art… I find it helps. It centres me. I pray in the writing, I pray myself into the writing. It does … Continue reading

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In The Heart Of My Heart

Reflection for Thursday, March 22 (Day 26 of Lent) Not just in my heart but in the secret space it holds. In the heart of my heart. In the place where I am myself. In the space that I protect … Continue reading

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Touched By An Angel

We, unaccustomed to courage exiles from delight live coiled in shells of loneliness until love leaves its high holy temple and comes into our sight to liberate us into life. Love arrives and in its train come ecstasies old memories … Continue reading

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Beloved Is Where We Begin

If you would enter into the wilderness, do not begin without a blessing. Do not leave without hearing who you are: Beloved, named by the One who has traveled this path before you. Do not go without letting it echo … Continue reading

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My Soul Magnifies my Beloved

My soul magnifies my Beloved, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for she has looked with favour on me. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Loving One has done great things for … Continue reading

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Oh Night Thou Wast My Guide

Upon a darkened night the flame of love was burning in my breast And by a lantern bright I fled my house while all in quiet rest Shrouded by the night And by the secret stair I quickly fled The … Continue reading

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Expect Good News

I will be on retreat for the next days, as one of three facilitators – and I will take the text below with me for reflection. It’s my turn to write a Lent reflection about this passage just when I return. … Continue reading

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God is in Everything

For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor the future, neither the world above nor the world below—there is nothing … Continue reading

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Not a Chance

May I just say this – in the hope that it might help all of us who have been hurt by the Anglican Primates’ decisions this week: Nothing can separate us from the love of God. Neither death nor life, neither angels … Continue reading

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