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a pilgrim's process: Lent, day 29: gratitude
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Monday, 23 March 2015. Lent, day 29: gratitude. Smiling, and thinking of the Jeremiah text:. For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."'. Who knew that I would end up where I have ended up, and be so very happy? Well, okay, God. Come on in, s...
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a pilgrim's process: December 2014
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Friday, 26 December 2014. The minster reflected on the diversity of pastoral situations she was encountering within the parish. She suddenly realised her training, when it came to small abandoned creatures by the roadside, was somewhat . lacking.'. Seen on a pre-lunch drive to some of the more remote corners of the parish :). Thursday, 25 December 2014. Shattered, but . wow! Primary reading: John 1:1-14. Spraw...
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a pilgrim's process: October 2014
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Friday, 17 October 2014. Sounding like a girl'. It was a great blog post. Beautifully written, filled with wise words on boundaries and work-life balance,. And the need to step back and say 'no' at times. Out of courtesy to the blogger, who I respect hugely, and who is a well-known speaker and writer, I'm not going to name them, nor post a link. But back to the post. Of 'sounding like a girl.'. I celebrate, re...
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Faith in Older People: July 2015
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Monday, 20 July 2015. Engaging faith communities in ‘Reshaping Care for Older People’. Engaging faith communities in ‘Reshaping Care for Older People’. It is clear that faith communities make a significant contribution to the care and support of older people but the awareness of the Scottish Government policy relating to older people and perhaps the integration of health and social care has not been so strong. Sometimes it is assumed that faith communities are included in the voluntary sector but often t...
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a pilgrim's process: Lent, day 25: a little Lenten levity
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Wednesday, 18 March 2015. Lent, day 25: a little Lenten levity. The season of Lent encourages us to reflect, to examine our flaws and failings, our imperfections. It can tap into the rawness of repentance that resonates with David's heart-felt horror at his actions, as seen in Psalm 51. And, crucially, it's the ability to laugh at my own ridiculousness that keeps me grounded -. C S Lewis has quotes from both M...
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a pilgrim's process: Lent, day 24: Psalm 51...misere mei, Deus
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Tuesday, 17 March 2015. Lent, day 24: Psalm 51.misere mei, Deus. Today thinking of Psalm 51, the classic penitential psalm. Ascribed to David, and written in the aftermath of his adultery with Bathsheba,. And the sanctioning of Uriah's death. It is very much a raw cry of the heart,. But a heart that is desperately seeking God's mercy. Can God extend mercy - can God forgive even to this extreme? Always, always,.
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a pilgrim's process: I am an immigrant
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Tuesday, 14 April 2015. I am an immigrant. There's a campaign currently under way in the UK. Which has caught my interest. It's trying to drive a stake through the heart. Of what feels like an ever-present policy of. Targeting and blaming immigrants for the woes of this land. I wanted to have a look at some of the ads,. And so, I typed 'immigration campaign ads'/ images. Into a well-known search engine -.
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a pilgrim's process: Lent, day 21: Psalm 1 - music meditation
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Friday, 13 March 2015. Lent, day 21: Psalm 1 - music meditation. A short one today. a music meditation by the Sons of Korah. Many years ago, I read a wee book 'Leaf by Stream', a meditation on Psalm 1. Was thinking of it earlier today in the context of what it is to follow,. What it is to delight in the Lord,. And, what it is to be blessed. The imagery in the psalm, as it describes those grounded in God,.
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a pilgrim's process: February 2015
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Friday, 27 February 2015. Lent, day 9: snowdrops. A funeral this morning. The old-fashioned way: service at the house,. And then walking with the hearse to the graveyard along a quiet country lane in the beauty of the morning. A drone as air met pipes. Highland Cathedral' sounding,. Leading the hearse from home to grave. A tear here,. A hand held there. As we walked along the country lane. Planted and tended,.
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a pilgrim's process: Lent, days 27 and 28(!): Sunday sermon, Lent 5B 'The fresh air of forgiveness'
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The bemused ramblings of a wandering, wondering woman. A year with We Make the Road by Walking. Sunday, 22 March 2015. Lent, days 27 and 28(! Sunday sermon, Lent 5B 'The fresh air of forgiveness'. SERMON ‘The fresh air of forgiveness’. 1st reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34. 2nd reading: John 12:20-33. 8216;Let’s pray:. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of all our. Hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer. Amen. Comedian Emo Philips tells a story. For a new bicycle. Howev...
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