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Good morning :-)

Thank you kandj. I have three Goddaughters - none of whom live nearby - I find FB very handy for keeping in touch :-D


On Sunday at my church, we sang a Medieval Latin hymn written by Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274).

This hymn was written especially for the Eucharist and , of course, the words are still meaningful today.

Maybe not the most joyous of tunes, but a hymn which, hopefully, makes us think about what we are doing as we approach the altar Sunday by Sunday.


Almighty God, you have enriched your Church with the singular learning and holiness of your servant Thomas Aquinas: Enlighten us more and more, we pray, by the disciplined think-ing and teaching of Christian scholars, and deepen our devotion by the example of saintly lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxYs-eqke5U


It looks as though it is going to be a beautiful day..... Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to your prayer for today Cynthia.

I am a Godmother twice over and take my vows very very seriously.

A Godmother strengthens you HOPE, encourages you with PRAYER and
BLESSES you with LOVE. I try to do my best with these three promises.

Good morning :-)

Sunday was ‘Godparents Day’ – something which, apparently, came into being last year.

There is a page on FB dedicated purely of Baptisms in the Church of England – and also a website - worth a view if you know anyone considering having their child Christened.

At my church, we remain a very popular venue for these special occasions and are, in fact, booked up until the end of the year. We are looking into arranging extra services to cope with the volume of requests.

There is usually a criteria which comes into play in most parishes.

You need to either live within the parish or be regular worshippers at services.
Also, Godparents must be baptized and it is helpful if they are confirmed.

God of light and love, thank you for the joy of being a Godparent,
And the opportunities it gives us to journey with our Godchildren as they grow in faith.
Keep us faithful to the promises we have made to pray for them,
and to encourage them to deepen their relationship with you.
Help us to be a prayerful, supportive and loving presence in the lives of our Godchildren,
And to model to them a life rooted in you, the way, the truth and the life.
Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Last year, we had a week of looking at famous hymns and their history. I was asked if we could do the same again sometime…….well, here’s one for today…….


"All My Hope on God is Founded" is a well-known hymn, originally German, which was translated into English in 1899 and which established itself in the latter part of the twentieth century.

The original words "Meine Hoffnung stehet feste" were written by Joachim Neander (Neumann) (1650 – 31 May 1680). He was a German Reformed (Calvinist) Church teacher, theologian and hymn writer.

In 1899 these were translated into English by Robert Bridges, who would later become British Poet Laureate.

This hymn calls us to trust God rather than “mortal pride” or “earthly glory.” It reminds us that “sword and crown betray our trust.” It calls us to praise the one whose “great goodness e’er endureth.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3LCGh02Vew


Hope you all have a restful bank holiday. Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Oh dear, poor kandj has been 'de-crowned' :-D Hope you regain your crown soon dear friend.. <3 I don't mind going to the dentist - its an opportunity to sit down :-D

There's a beautiful sunrise here this morning but it looks a bit blowy. I have visitors this afternoon, so need to get straight before leaving for church. OH has been a bit 'off' this last week and it makes life a bit harder. Hopefully, his spirits will be given a lift by the church service.

The Collect (special prayer) for today :


Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The gospel for today tells the story of the two men walking on the road to Emmaus.

Love to all Cx :-)

Hello all

I'm not a happy person as I have managed to break a crowned tooth........ it's the dentist for me next week!!

"I have not ceased being fearful, but I have ceased to let fear control me."
(Erica Jong).

Wishing a very happy Bank Holiday weekend to one and all. xx

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“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.”

- J.M. Barrie


Hope everyone is well. Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


We can only pray for the safety of the Pope and for the hope that he will bring inspiration and comfort to the Christian church in that area. Such awful happenings :-(


For today :

"Have courage for the great sorrows in life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily tasks, go to sleep in peace, God is awake."

- Victor Hugo


Cx :-)

The Pope is taking a risk by visiting Egypt, but he is going to the right place at the right time.

Pope Francis will be going to Egypt at Eastertide, but for the Christians of that country it will still be one long Good Friday.

The Copts – as most of the country’s Christians are known – are still reeling from the mass murder of nearly 50 of their number by suicide bombers during Palm Sunday liturgies. They know that more is to come: they have been designated by the so-called Islamic State terrorists as “our favourite prey”.

(The Catholic Herald 27.04.17).

Good morning :-)


Excuse me if I yawn.......OH has started being restless at night again.....sigh. :-(

Never mind, I tend to go back to bed for an hour after breakfast....not the same as a good night's rest but it's helpful. :-D


For today :


“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows; it empties today of its strength.” – Corrie Ten Boom.



Love to all Cx. :-)

Good morning :-)


It's a lovely quote Vera - thank you <3

Yes there is a chilly wind kandj, but it's really nice from behind closed windows :-D


My ankle is much better thanks, but the top of my foot is still a bit sore, so I am being a bit careful still.

A quote for when we feel unsure about what is around the corner for us...


"I don’t know what my future holds, but I know who holds my future".

- Tim Tebow


Love to all. Cx :-)

I hope your ankle is well on the mend now Cynthia. This is a quote I like, though I am not sure where it came from.

When God pushes you to the edge of difficulty trust him fully, because two things can happen. Either He'll catch you when you fall or He will teach you to fly.

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It might be Spring Cynthia but we have a bitterly cold wind here this morning.
Mustn't complain though as it is dry and bright too.

Happy Tuesday Blessings to everyone looking in right now. xx

Good morning :-)


It’s spring! We have experienced the resurrection! Let’s have some uplifting Christian quotes this week ........


God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.
- St. Augustine


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


That was such a touching moment during the marathon yesterday wasn't it. They are going to be on BBC Breakfast shortly apparently. True sportsmanship.

I know the weather is going through a silly phase at the moment, but this poem reminds us of spring :-D

For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass, so fresh, so sweet,
For song of bird, and hum of bee,
For all things fair we hear or see,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!

For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
For fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in heaven, we thank Thee!


Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to your Collect prayer for today Cynthia. I hope your ankle is less painful now.

Happy St George's Day to everyone. There are the traditional red diagonal cross on a white background displayed in many of the shops on the main road in our village and a large flag is flying in the churchyard and in the Community Centre too where an afternoon tea dance has been held and a St George Day concert is taking place tonight. These annual events are always popular and well supported. It makes us proud to be British!!

We were both swallowing hard and holding back the tears watching one marathon runner help a struggling man across the finishing line, without a thought that his time would be delayed...... awww, he was a very real present day Good Samaritan.

Sending out (((hugs))) to all who need one right now. xxx

Good morning :-)

Good morning everyone..........today is traditionally known as 'Low Sunday' - probably so named because of its relative unimportance in contrast with Easter Sunday. Usually, there are less people who attend church on this Sunday, but we can always prove statistics wrong! :-D

The Collect (special prayer) for today…

Almighty Father, you have given your only Son to die for our sins and to rise again for our justification: grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness that we may always serve you in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The gospel reading for today tells the story of Doubting Thomas - a story we looked at earlier in the week.

Today is also St. George's Day.....and lots of information about our Patron Saint can be found here......

http://www.stgeorgesday.com/


Love to all Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


Yes indeed kandj, it was only later on that I realised it was Her Majesty's birthday.......what a wonderful woman she is to be sure.

For today:


Lord, may the joy of Easter last throughout the season;
may the hope of Easter be a guiding light in difficult times;
may the love which triumphed in the darkest day transform lives for all eternity.

Amen.

Cx :-)

Happy Birthday wishes to HM the Queen. 91yrs old today. Amazing!!

Good morning :-)


My ankle is recovering well thanks kandj........ I am trying to rest when I can but it isn't that easy as you can image... :-D


Thinking of how many people saw Jesus after the resurrection, I was reminded of that quiet hymn which makes a lovely prayer….

Open our eyes, Lord
We want to see Jesus
To reach out and touch Him
And say that we love Him

Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.


Cx :-)