Ray's Blog: February 2012
Lent At Launde Abbey
Launde Abbey is in the beautiful rolling green countryside of Leicestireshire, UK. In the Middle Ages monks prayed here. Then it was sold as a private dwelling to the Dawson family. This devout, kind-natured family suffered the untimely deaths of many children, but were not embittered. Last century they gave it...
Wow! Writing Projects
Scott, Scotland's church planting apostle, and I are working on a joint book for men who want to stand for something big. Our Inspiration and perspiration are big, too. Watch this space you warriors, shapers, lovers and royals - and you women, too.
In between sessions I input into John's MA dissertation on...
Fun At The Altar: 'masses Of Love To You, Dear ...'
In ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ words toppled out of Rowan Atkinson’s mouth (as the priest officiating at a wedding) which were not according to the book. I occasionally officiate at services of Holy Communion, which is also known as the Mass, the Eucharist and the Lord’s Supper. The book requires us...
Cliff
I am at Cliff College, among the snows of England's Peak District. I wear my new boots which have spikes for ice.
I give three lectures on spiritual mentoring in the M. A. programme. I meet the Dean to discuss the exciting potential of our e-studies programmes. I meet Dr Steve Emery-Wright, M.A....
Atheist Now Follows Me On Twitter
Michael Minot of Colorado is an attorney, was an atheist and has become one of my Twitter followers. Why? I guess some search engine revealed to him that my last blog quoted from Alain de Botton's book Religion for Atheists.Michael's Tweet profile says 'Shocking everyone, this former atheist now follows the...