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I had never heard of Kuno Meyes and have just read up about this German scholar on Wikipaedia. He looks very stern and definitely is in need of a moustache trim!
Thank you Dermot. We live and learn something new every day.

Emma, I hope you have stopped "marching" now lol.

I agree Cynthia that the latest earthquake in Nepal is so tragic and heartbreaking.

Heavenly Father
We pray for the people of Nepal who are affected by another earthquake
May they feel Your presence in their darkest hour and know of Your compassion
Give strength and support to all the medical workers as they provide comfort there
We ask this in Your son Jesus' name. Amen.

Good morning :-)


My word Dermot, that's quite a piece of writing....and a very interesting and honest slant on things. Thanks. x


News of yet another earthquake in Nepal, has shocked everyone - those poor, poor people.

Lord of all compassion
We pray for all of those caught up in the midst of tragedy or disaster.
For those who have lost life and those working to save life
For those who are worried for people they love
For those who will see their loved ones no longer
Lord Have Mercy.
For those in need of the peace that passes all understanding
For all who turn to you in the midst of turmoil
For those who cry out to you in fear and in love
Lord Have Mercy.
For those in confusion and those in despair
For those whose tears are yet to dry
For those in need of your unending love
Lord Have Mercy
Amen.


Remembering all those who have asked for prayer. Cx :-)

I am Eve, great Adam’s wife.
‘Tis I that outraged Jesus of old.
‘Tis I that robbed my children of Heaven.
By right, ‘tis I that should have gone upon the cross.

I had a kindly house to please.
Grievous the evil choice that disgraced me.
Grievous the wicked advice that withered me.
Alas! My hand is not pure.

‘Tis I that plucked the Apple,
Which went across my gullet.
So long as they endure in the light of day,
So long women will not cease from folly.

There would be no ice in any place.
There would be no glistening windy winter.
There would be no hell; there would be no sorrow.
There would be no fear, if it were not for me.

(* Taken from Kuno Meyer’s {1858-1919}‘Ancient Irish Poetry’).

Cynthia as always I learn something from you :-)

Kandj I hope you realise I will not be able to get that
hymn out of my head today :-)

Remembering all in need of comfort and support x

Good to hear your boiler and TV sorted Cynthia.... wonder what will go wrong next?
Most things go wrong in threes in our home!!

Thank you for the information about Saint Pancras. I also hadn't hear of him before, but will think of this young boy now whenever St Pancras railway station is mentioned.

Today's posting brings the familiar hymn to my mind, so I will share the words with all.

O WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN.

O when the saints go marching in,
O when the saints go marching in;
O Lord, I want to be among the number
When the saints go marching in.

O when they crown Him, Lord of all
O when they crown Him, Lord of all;
O Lord, I want to be among the number
When they crown Him Lord of all.

O when all knees bow at His name
O when all knees bow at His name;
O Lord, I want to be among the number
When the knees bow at His name.

O when they sing, the Saviour's praise
O when they sing the Saviour's praise;
O Lord I want to be among the number
When they sing the Saviour's praise.

O when the saints go marching in
O when the saints go marching in;
O Lord, I want to be among the number
When the saints go marching in.

Remembering all teenage children and their parents in prayer today. x

Good morning :-)


The boiler problem is all sorted thank goodness. It took the chap two hours to fix it, but at least it's one.

Close on the heels of the gasman came the TV man. We have been having problems with the analogue bit and so I got him to come and sort it out. It was fixed in seconds................................seems as though I had plugged the analogue wotsit into the audio thingey in error. Oooops...... :-S


Today is the feast day of St. Pancras. Many of us will have passed through this station at some time in our lives, but how many know anything about the Saint after whom this station was name? Not me, that's for sure!



Saint Pancras was probably born in the late third century, possibly in Syria or Phrygia (a province of Asia Minor).

Some sources maintain that Pancras was orphaned at a young age and sent to live with his uncle Dionysious in Rome.

There Pancras became a Christian when his uncle converted.

It is believed that both were martyred during the Roman emperor Diocletian’s persecutions of the Christians in the 300s.

Pancras was only a teenager when he died for refusing to offer a sacrifice to the pagan gods.

Pancras’ tomb in Rome was believed to be near the second milestone on the Via Aurelia. A basilica was later built at the site by Pope Symmachus.

Pancras is especially venerated in England because Augustine of Canterbury dedicated his first church to Pancras and his relics were presented as a gift to the king of Northumberland.

So he was just a young teenager bless him.


Prayer:

St. Pancras, pray for all teenagers that their faith may be as strong as yours, strong enough to lead them through all the trials of their life.


Love to all Cx :-)

Hope you and your husband will have a better day tomorrow Cynthia and that the gas man has managed to sort out your boiler without it being too expensive.

The workout did make me smile, I am familiar with most of the sayings but would never think of them all listed this way.

We have much to be thankful for, we just need to look and see many worse off than us.

Give thanks to the Lord; His love endures forever. Psalm 118 v 1

Sending out a (((hug))) to those who need one right now. x

Good morning :-)


Thank you both for your kind thoughts. He came round enough to get to church yesterday morning which was great. Most mornings nowadays, it is taking him longer to get going and for the medication to kick in. I suppose it is all part of the Parkinson's scenario sadly.


Just to add to things, late last night we discovered that the boiler was dripping and that the carpet of the room where the boiler is situated, was sodden. Lovely - just what I needed at 10pm. Anyway, I am now waiting for the gas man to come and sort it out. It's all part of life's rich pattern..... :-D


It's a very miserable looking day outside, so what about a chuckle?


MY DAILY WORKOUT

Physical exercise is good for you. I know that I should do it daily, but my body doesn't want me to do too much, so I have worked out this program of strenuous activities that do not require physical exercise. You are invited to use my program without charge.

01) Beating around the bush
02) Jumping to conclusions
03) Climbing the walls
04) Swallowing my pride
05) Passing the buck
06) Throwing my weight around
07) Dragging my heels
08) Pushing my luck
09) Making mountains out of molehills
10) Hitting the nail on the head
11) Wading through paperwork
12) Bending over backwards
13) Jumping on the bandwagon
14) Balancing the books
15) Running around in circles
16) Eating crow
17) Tooting my own horn
18) Climbing the ladder of success
19) Pulling out the stops
20) Adding fuel to the fire
21) Opening a can of worms
22) Putting my foot in my mouth
23) Starting the ball rolling
24) Going over the edge
25) Picking up the pieces

Whew! What a workout! I think I'll exercise my caution now, and sit down.

- Anon.

Hope that made someone smile today. Cx :-)

Cynthia sorry to hear that your husband is not
feeling well and hope he recovers soon. x

Cynthia I hope that your husband felt well enough for you both to go along to your church service together this morning.

Hubby and I watched the Queen and Prince Philip and other royal family members join a full congregation to celebrate the VE 70 year anniversary on TV earlier.
Tonight we will watch the usual Songs of Praise but I need to check the times as it does vary from week to week now.

A prayer for the 6th Sunday of Easter

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
In your compassion forgive us our sins,
Known and unknown,
Things done, and left undone;
And so uphold us by your Spirit
That we may live and serve you in newness of life,
To the honour and glory of your name;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Remembering those who feel sad or worried for whatever reason today. xx

Good morning :-)

It's a long time since I heard that song by Petula Clark - great words.


Not sure what I am doing today - my OH seems to be going through a bad spell at the moment so only time will tell if we are able to get to church.


The Collect for today:

God our redeemer,
you have delivered us from the power of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of your Son:
grant, that as by his death he has recalled us to life,
so by his continual presence in us he may raise us to eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
Amen.


Love to all. Cx :-)

Cynthia I am nodding my head in agreement with the words you have posted this morning. It is indeed a new government and a new day for us all.

We recognize that whoever leads our government that there are some people who will always be better off than we are and also some folk who are worse off than us.
We both count our blessings and thank God for the gift of each new day together

THANK YOU....... remember the song made popular by Petula Clarke years ago?

Thank you for waking me this morning
Thank you for giving me today
Thank you for every new day dawning
I'll be thanking you.

Thank you for every tree and flower
Thank you for every sky of blue
Thank you I should be every hour
Truly thanking you.

Thank you for every note of music
Thank you for every song I sing
Thank you for giving me sweet music
Thanks for everything.

Thank you for everything you give me
Thank you for everything we share
Thank you for simply being with me
Thanks for being there.

Thank you for cheering me with laughter
Thank you for every smile you bring
Thank you for now and every after
Thanks for everything thing.

Thank you for waking me this morning
Thank you for giving me today
Thank you for every new day dawning
I'll be thanking you.

Thank you for every new day dawning
I'll be thanking you.

"I laid me down and slept; I awakened; for the LORD sustained me"
Psalm 3:5 King James version.

Remembering V E Day 70 years anniversary and thinking of those who gave their lives in service for our country.

Good morning :-)


I caught part of the service from the Cenotaph yesterday and am always impressed and moved by the veterans bless them. The organisation which goes into these events is amazing and due credit to all those concerned.


A new government and a new day..................



Outside my window a new day I see
And only I can determine what kind of day it will be.

It can be busy and sunny, laughing and gay
Or boring and cold, unhappy and gray.

My own state of mind is the determining key
For I am only the person I let myself be.

I can be thoughtful and do all I can to help
Or be selfish and think just of myself.

I can enjoy what I do and make it seem fun
Or gripe and complain and make it hard on someone.

I can be patient with those who may not understand
Or belittle and hurt them as much as I can.

But I have faith in my Lord and believe what he says
And I personally intend to make the best of each day.


-Anon


Love to all Cx :-)

We sat and watched the service from the Cenotaph and both were in tears watching the elderly gentleman laying the wreath along with others. At 92 he was a real inspiration and certainly wore his medals with pride.

Now the election result has been announced and I pray the Prime Minister and his chosen Cabinet will work for the good of all in our Country for the next five years.

The words from Isaac Watts hymn seem appropriate to both important events today.

O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST.

O God, our help in ages past
Our hope for years to come
Our shelter from the stormy blast
And our eternal home.

Remembering all who worked long hours at the Polling Stations and all who helped in organizing the General/Ward/Parish elections and the counting of so many votes.

Thank you Cynthia for the prayers.

Remembering all in prayer.

Good morning :-)


As kandj so rightly says, today is the 70th Anniversary of V.E day, so I thought I would post the prayers which will be used at Westminster Abbey on Sunday.


Trusting the promises of God, and with faith in his mercy, let us pray to the Lord.

Let us give thanks for the selfless and courageous service and sacrifice of those who brought peace to Europe, and for the good example they have given us; let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

We pray for nations still devastated by war, for their people and their leaders, and for those who suffer the effects or memories of past wars; for veterans, for those who mourn, and for all innocent victims whose lives have been shattered by the cruelty of others; Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us give thanks for those who work for peace and liberty throughout the world, for the Armed Forces of the Crown, and for all who strive to bring an end to injustice and oppression; let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

We pray for those in our own day who have grown weary or lost hope as a result of violence or terror; for all refugees and displaced people, and for those who seek to address the causes of discord and distrust; Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us give thanks for the reconciliation of former enemies, for the flourishing of goodwill between them, and for the many blessings we enjoy as a result of the sacrifices which have made for peace; let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

We pray for the young people of our own day and for all who will shape the future of this nation, that they may be inspired by those who have gone before them to serve as they have been served; Lord, hear us.

Lord, graciously hear us.

For the reconciliation of former enemies and for the flourishing of goodwill between them, and for the many freedoms and benefits we enjoy as a result of the sacrifices which have made for peace; let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.


Amen.

Hoping all are well, and praying for those in need of comfort and help at this time.


Cx :-)

Tomorrow 8th May is 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, which marks the end of Hitlers war and an end to the misery, suffering and courage endured by many.

Tomorrow 8th May is also another important date as we wake and are told which Government will be in control for the next five years.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
but today is a gift....... that is why it is called the Present!

C.S.Lewis wrote:
There are far, far better things ahead
than any we leave behind.

Sending a gentle ((hug)) to all in need of one tonight. xx

Thinking of the freedom we have to go about
our daily business.

To our men and women in uniform
past, present and future,

God Bless You and Thank You.x

Good morning :-)


I too, was thinking of a prayer for election day kandj and I think the one you have chosen fits the bill perfectly. Thank you. <3



Remembering all those who are in need of comfort and support at this time. Cx :-)

Cynthia, I often have times when I feel dazed/brain fog so thank you for these words.

On the eve of the elections I thought I would include this prayer.

A PRAYER BEFORE AN ELECTION.

Heavenly Father, as the election approaches,
we seek to better understand the issues and concerns
that confront our towns, cities and country.
We pray for discernment
so that we may choose leaders who hear your word,
live your love, and keep in the ways of your truth
as they follow in the steps of Jesus and His Apostles
and guide us to your Kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this in the name of your Son Jesus Christ
and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Amen