From loneliness to solitude
Our reading from the book of Genesis this week holds before us a poignant image of loneliness, and deep isolation. Maybe for the first time in his lif [...]
God’s support – & making the most of our situation
One of the most powerful stories in Genesis, is about Joseph – you know the one with the special coat favoured by his father. It’s a shocking story ab [...]
Encircling prayer
One of my favourite hymns is St Patrick’s Breastplate. It’s a powerfully affirming hymn that has weathered the centuries of Christian devotion and rem [...]
The Lord’s prayer
One of the great treasures of the Christian faith, which has been described as a ‘Summary of the whole Gospel’, is the Lord’s Prayer. All through hist [...]