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Diocese Synod 2022
What makes up the people of God? Not bread alone, but bread of love Blessed, given and broken. A taste of heaven within the spirit, held in the soul regardless of taste or lack of. Bricks without straw; are still … Continue reading
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Lament for Ukraine
Hearts bleed with broken dreams, pain wracks not only bodies but the world. The scream of missile trace drowns out the cries of hope; clouds of building dust and flames of acrid smell fill the air with despairs offspring. First … Continue reading
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Candlemas 2022
The smoke curled up, high up, reaching for God, somewhere beyond: Unseen, unfleshed, hidden _ expect for those and such as those, behind the veil. The smoke curled up. To offer thanks, to beg for mercy, to ask for cleansing, … Continue reading
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The Stars Turned Up
This poem was written and video created for Provincial Children’s Chapel on Sunday 2nd January 2022.
Glory Upon Glory
Amid the shadows of unwelcome, glory breaks through. Amid the poverty of used straw, the glory of life glistens. Amid the sighs of essential work, glory is birthed. Amid the coverings for protection, glory rests. Inside, safe and secure with … Continue reading
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Advent – 2021
The days are surely coming Abram and Sarai knew this. Okay Sarai laughed, and Abram scoffed, but eventually they knew it. The days are surely coming Isaac and Rebekah knew this. Okay Rebekah felt betrayed, and Isaac married someone else, … Continue reading
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St Margaret of Scotland
Margaret, Queen of this land but child of another a bargaining chip such was a daughter’s lot. Margaret, Queen of this land and child of God, a woman of precious faith. Peace and security garnered through a life polished with … Continue reading
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Hallowing
Blessed be your name, Holy One who blesses us with seasons. Autumnal myriad hues, like Joseph’s coat, Swirl around, reminders of your radiant presence and your love. Always with us. Waning Hunter moon its labour easing drawing out the night, … Continue reading
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