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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...
Agape Cafes
Alain de Botton does not believe in God but thinks benefits would flow if everyone did. For example, we could have restaurants which radiate ‘agape love’. Agape is a splendid Greek word used in the New Testament. Agape offers compassion and goodwill to a person regardless of whether we find...
Marriage Talks
A German student named Daniel Hug spent a year in a Newcastle Buddhist monastery and a year as a volunteer at our Lindisfarne Retreat House. Now he is married to Jessica and they belong to the Bruderhof Community.
He writes: 'I would like to make you aware of an event we...
Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity Tweets
The theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2012, prepared in Poland, is the transformative power of Christ. Christian churches observe this week at different times, usually during either the Epiphany or Pentecost season. Prayers and reflections for the eight days are published by The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian...
Blest Are The Politicians
Blest are the politicians who listen to the people. Blest are the politicians who walk with the poor. Blest are the politicians who are a still, quiet voice in the maelstrom of public life. Blest are the politicians who trade their influence for the common good. Blest are the politicians who speak truth to...24/7 Hits New Hot Spot
The 24/7 prayer movement and our community share some common aspirations and sources of inspiration. Those who have made vows as Voyagers made a 24 hour prayer vigil during their annual retreat, held this year at Shallowford House, near Stoke-on-Trent. Personal prayer requests were posted on one wall, prophetic words and...
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