The Power of Prayer
Focusing our prayers I have been thinking a lot about prayer recently, and about what a powerful tool it is for our faith lives. It is both the simplest and at the same time the most difficult thing we...
View ArticleComing Into The Presence of God
Coming into the presence of God Another weekend at Cuddesdon brings new insights and experiences. Whilst not my first choice, the title of the workshop ‘Embodied Prayer in Orthodox Spirituality’ filled...
View ArticleBe Still (And Listen To The Birds)
“Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.” Genesis 1:20 When I wake up in college at Cuddesdon I can usually hear the odd shuffle and...
View ArticleSavouring Solitude
Savouring the solitude of Alton Abbey Prior to my ordination, after which life will change and inevitably get a lot busier, I decided to spend a day on a personal retreat at Alton Abbey. This community...
View ArticleMaking Space for Prayer
Flowers for Peace Last week we ran a series of School Prayer Spaces at Saint James’ Church of England Primary School, West End, Southampton. This involved creating interactive activities which the...
View ArticleStillness
Stillness in the Garden As part of our offerings during the Coronavirus Pandemic the Ministry Team at St James’ Church, West End are each offering a Thought for the Week. Here is mine taking the theme...
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