General Chat

Good morning :-)


Goodness me, it doesn’t seem so long since we were celebrating Christmas, and yet here we are, almost into Lent and thinking about Easter. Tomorrow is Shrove Tuesday, followed by Ash Wednesday.

Some people are beginning to think about what they should ‘give up’ for Lent. Wine? Chocolate? Biscuits? Traditionally, whilst it’s a sign of self-control for a chocoholic, its good if the money saved on buying these things is given to a charitable cause.

Of course, instead of ‘giving something up’ for Lent, we could also try ‘taking something up’ instead. Something to think about.

Cx :-)

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Today is ‘Three for the price of Two day’.

Shrove Tuesday – a day of penitence, to cleanse the soul, and a day of celebration as the last chance to feast before Lent begins. This is where…..

Pancake Day comes in – the day when we eat the traditional fried batter recipe with a variety of favourite toppings and then, this year we have…..

St. David’s Day when we celebrate and give thanks for the life of that amazing man.


A feasting prayer for Shrove Tuesday
This day is for feasting:
for eating, not wasting,
for chewing and tasting
all that God makes!
This day is for singing:
our ears will be ringing,
with songs we are bringing
to God – full of praise!
Sing a song of praise!
Bring eggs for the baking
add flour to the making
and stir up the cake in
a bowl nice and big!
Add milk to the bowl
then stir with your soul,
and cook ‘til it’s whole –
and eat all you can!
Eat!
Tomorrow’s for praying,
for silently saying
to God that you’re laying
your life down in love.
To wait on God’s giving
God’s food for your living,
God’s grace, all forgiving,
as Easter comes near …
(Pause for silent prayer)
God’s blessing for sharing,
for hoping, for caring.
God’s life we are bearing
for us and the world!

Cx :-)

Hello all

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus..... A Happy St David's day to all our Welsh friends on GR.

Ongoing thoughts and prayers for the Ukrainian people coping with such dreadful atrocities.

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Today is Ash Wednesday - the beginning of Lent. We will be following the Lenten calendar set by the Church of England.....please click on the link and we will journey together - don't forget that you can also 'take' up something for Lent - maybe put some time aside for quiet prayer or read the bible every day. ??


https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Cx :-)

Hello all

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent.

".......remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Genesis 3:19 (NIV).

Thinking of the brave people of Ukraine and praying they'll be given the help that they desperately need.

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During Lent, we continue with the Church of England's 'Live Lent - Embrace Justice'.

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Cx :-)

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Continuing with the calendar for Lent, and having had a sneak preview of today's, I think I know what I would write down. :-)

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Cx :-)

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Continuing with the Lenten calendar. Today....something I think we are all guilty of..

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Cx :-)

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Continuing the Lenten calendar - it's easy to find bible readings online. :-)


https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0


Cx :-)

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Our Lenten calendar continues..........today it's very simple but very apt given the circumstances in our world today...


https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Cx :-)

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Our Lenten course continues........ <3


https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Cx :-)

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The Lenten calendar continues............

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0


Cx :-)

Hello all

Thank you for the Lentern Calendar Cynthia.

Praying now for the people in Ukraine; for those who have lost loved ones, for all who are living in fear every day, for those who are fighting for their country and others who are now refugees. Amen.

Good morning :-)


The Lenten calendar continues, as do our prayers for the Ukraine and the horrors unfolding each day.

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Worth a google. A Passover seder is a service held at home as part of the Passover celebration. It is always observed on the first night of Passover and in many homes, it is observed on the second night as well. Participants use a book called a haggadah to lead the service, which consists of storytelling, a seder meal, and concluding prayers and songs.


Cx :-)

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For Ukraine and the people. <3


The Lenten calendar for today :

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0


Cx :-)

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Praying for those in the Ukraine. <3


The Lenten calendar for today ........in lieu of the film, maybe read this instead. Exodus 12.21-32

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

Loving God, inspire us to seek justice your way, driven by compassion for all, shaped by your holiness and ready to discover grace in the most unexpected places. Amen


Cx :-)

Another week gone by already. Thank you for the Lenten postings Cynthia. I found the information about the Jewish Seder meal interesting.

For a while in the early days of our marriage we lived in an area that was almost entirely occupied by Hasidic Jews. There was never any nastiness directed towards us, we were mostly just ignored, but I did learn something of what it felt like to be an “outsider”. It think it did me good to see things from the other side of the fence as it were and hopefully it made me a little more understanding.

Ongoing thoughts for the people of Ukraine <3

Good morning :-)

Praying for Ukraine <3


The Lenten calendar......

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

The story of Exodus is not just a story of liberation. It goes hand in hand with the birth of a new community, shaped for justice and the flourishing of all with a set of laws for everyday living.


Think about your daily choices this week: who has produced your food, your clothes, who serves you while remaining invisible? Can you make one change in your buying or consumption habits to contribute to a better life for an invisible worker?


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Praying for Ukraine <3


The Lenten calendar for today :

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0

God of justice and mercy, teach us to live well, to care for the widow, the orphan and the stranger, and love our neighbour as ourselves. Amen.


The Commandments

I am the Lord your God: you shall have no other gods but me.
You shall not make for yourself any idol.
You shall not dishonour the name of the Lord your God.
Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy.
Honour your father and mother.
You shall not commit murder.
You shall not commit adultery.
You shall not steal.
You shall not be a false witness.
You shall not covet anything which belongs to your neighbour.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Praying for Ukraine <3

Today's Lenten calendar

https://www.churchofengland.org/our-faith/what-we-believe/lent-holy-week-and-easter/livelent-embracing-justice-our-lent-0


Holy God, root out the desire for revenge and the tendency to hold grudges from our hearts, and help us pursue justice so that all may flourish. Amen.


Cx :-)