It is quite warm at the moment in Dumfries. Warm and humid with a thunderstorm waiting to break. This potential could go anywhere, but until it is released it is difficult to shake the cloying muggy feel of it all. I am fairly sure that this is not an experience unique to me. On Sunday […]
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Growth in Prayer and Reflective Living To continue the theme of what there is out there to help you exersise your spiritual ‘muscles’; Kate has recently completed one of these courses. There are spaces available on the next course which starts on the 27th of October 2021More information about GPRL from “The Epiphany Group”
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Desert Wisdom
During my Sabbatical I have been attending a course on Pioneer Ministry/ Fresh Expressions of Church. One of the other people I have been walking with through the course is David Clayton. He is leading a retreat online. You can find out more information about it by following the link: More information and booking I […]
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Ignatian Spirituality
Introduction to the Examen Prayer 25 July at 6pm UK (British Summer) Time Nearly 500 years ago, St Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, developed the Examen as a prayer to help people better discern the forces of God and the false spirit at work in their daily lives. At this gathering, […]
From this years lent journey. A “Lorica” breastplate prayer. Recognising that which is right and solid to ‘armour up’ before confronting the shifting trials of relationships, social pressures and politics. Rock is solid, Christ is with us. The earth is firm, and the friendship of those who care for us keeps us on track.
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Knowing Jesus
Lent – 2021 Quartz Lent group How can we help each other journey to Easter in these strange times? Collectively, and in our households. You are invited to join our Lent study group from the 17th of February to Sunday the 4th of April. We will use the “Knowing Jesus” material available online from the […]
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Something for Epiphany
Visit the page This page is collecting poems, reflections and examples of the myriad of ways in which people express the good they see in celebration. Check it out, send in tour thoughts….
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This too, is prayer.
We ran an interweave called “This too is prayer” a while ago. We explored how everyday actions communicate the relationships which form us and our relationship with God. This prayer reminded me to be mindful of the meaning that can be found in the moment of preparing to leave the house, or enter a crowd. […]