We aren’t the first people to live through trying times, and we can learn from what St Benedict….along with several other historic figures…did to preserve culture and faith in the midst of a chaotic time….each became an island of virtue, a refuge for culture and hope. Habits of a Sacred Home, Jennifer Pepito Hello friends… Continue reading Fresh resolves under grey skies – January 2025
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Anticipating Advent – November 2024
He came the first time in weakness, a tender infant born of a poor woman in the manger at Bethlehem, unnoticed, unhonoured and scarcely known. He shall come again the second time in royal dignity, with the armies of heaven around Him, to be known, recognised and feared by all the people ofthe earth. JCRyle,… Continue reading Anticipating Advent – November 2024
Misty mornings and golden evenings- October 2024
The autumn, to a person in need of warmth, ties and affection proved a very heartening time. Because soon bleak winds would make the downside cold, villagers turned their eyes to home amusements…So as old man’s beard whitened the hedges and the scarlet of berries shone through the grey of misty mornings, committees…met again, and… Continue reading Misty mornings and golden evenings- October 2024
Waterfalls of wisteria and wild, abundant gardens – May 2024
Inside…the curtains of wisteria were the same, and beyond them the garden, green and wild. The Scent of Water, Elizabeth Goudge Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well, and for those in the Northern hemisphere enjoying some warmer weather. May finally brought an increase in temperature here in the U.K. and with it a… Continue reading Waterfalls of wisteria and wild, abundant gardens – May 2024
New beginnings against a backdrop of storm clouds – April 2024
“White flowers for Easter!” she announced triumphantly. … “It looks like a church at Easter time, doesn’t it?” remarked Jenny. As she spoke the sun rose behind the mountain and streamed into the room, blessing them with warmth and light.” Star of Light, Patricia StJohn Hello friends! I hope you all had a joyful Easter,… Continue reading New beginnings against a backdrop of storm clouds – April 2024
Feasting and fasting – February 2024
“Lent is a time set aside to reorientate ourselves, to clarify our minds, to slow down, recover from distraction, to focus on the values of God’s kingdom and on the value he has set on us and on our neighbours” Malcolm Guite, “Word in the Wilderness” Hello Friends! These are words I need to hear.… Continue reading Feasting and fasting – February 2024
Winter walks and warm soups – January 2024
Another year, and cause for meditation. What better than to sit in the new arm chair and to watch the seagulls circling, And to think. Although this is a grand term for what’s going on in my head at 6 a.m.” Blythe, Stour Seasons, 2016 Hello friends! I thoroughly enjoyed reading through “Stour Seasons” a… Continue reading Winter walks and warm soups – January 2024
Low light, autumn mists and Advent serenity – November 2023
Hello friends! November has been a month of contrasts; white, drizzly, enfolding mists alternating with rich, vivid displays of autumnal leaves spectacular against crystal clear cold blue skies. It began with All Saints Day, encompassed Bonfire night and Armistice Day and is now leading us into the season of Advent. I have grown to love… Continue reading Low light, autumn mists and Advent serenity – November 2023
Home educating with additional needs – November 2023
Hello friends! Here’s an article I wrote for Mark, The Additional Needs Blogfather If you have a child with additional needs, or know someone who does, I’d highly recommend clicking on his website and taking a look both at the work he does with churches and also at his blog posts in which he shares… Continue reading Home educating with additional needs – November 2023
Autumnal colours and good community – October 2023
Hello Friends! I wonder whereabouts you dwell in this beautiful world of ours? If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, we’re in the middle of autumn, with all its rich colours, enticing fragrances and comforting tastes. In our little patch of England, I’ve been appreciating some warm sunshine alongside the mists and gentle rain, the hues… Continue reading Autumnal colours and good community – October 2023
Mothering through the seasons 