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Today is Ascension Day, the fortieth day after Easter Day, the day on which we remember the return of Christ to his Father, ascending into heaven. The account in Acts 1 of this event has been depicted time and again in art and is often found in stained-glass windows in churches. For those who do not … Continue reading Ascension Day
As you will all be aware from the news the pandemic in India has placed the country’s medical facilities under huge stress and led to shortages of medical supplies including beds, oxygen and ICU facilities. Two of the priests in our diocese who have both family and professional links to India have sent out this … Continue reading India
Norma's reflection from this morning's on line service. We continue this week with the second part of chapter fifteen found in the Gospel of John. And once again we hear that call to abide with God as God abides in us which Julia mentioned last week. Once again, we hear about the power and the … Continue reading “A Greater Love”
On Sunday Rev Barbara led us in a thought provoking sermon on Jesus the good shepherd. part of my response to it was to write my own prayer based on Psalm 23.
We all probably know the fairy story by Hans Christian Anderson, that wonderful poet and author. Some of you may know the story of the ugly duckling best from the musical in which Danny Kaye, playing Hans Christian Anderson, sings the song composed by Frank Loesser. The story, unlike many fairy tales, is not about … Continue reading There once was an ugly duckling……
As you may be aware Julia has been working with the Strath Together Group which is now being incorporated into a Development Trust. Local residents can become members & those not residing in the Strathpeffer Community Council area can become associate members. Attached is a link to the membership form for those interested in joining. … Continue reading The Strath Times
Our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty the Queen and her family as they mourn the loss of Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Gracious God, giver of all life,in whom our earthly course finds its fulfilment:we give you thanks for the life of Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,for his service to this nation, the … Continue reading Prayer for the Royal Family
Holy Saturday Great Lord of Life- Yet, on this day There is no stirring in your grave. No sound to break The silent stone That holds your body, cold, alone. No ray of sun Can enter here To pierce the age-old dark of fear. No breath of air To halt the rush Of your decaying … Continue reading Holy Saturday
As we journey on through Holy Week so we come to the anointing of Jesus. The account varies slightly from Gospel to Gospel, but in all of them two facts stand out for me. First, that the woman pours out not only her perfume but her love for Jesus in an intensely private yet -as … Continue reading And yet I want to love Thee…
