There is only one paradise,
and, no matter how many rainbows we chase,
we are not going to find it
this side of heaven.
This thought came into my head yesterday morning as I thought about one of our grandsons on his way back from Mexico, having had a wonderful holiday, though marred by 5 days of torrential rain.
It shouldn't happen, but it does. (Mind you, I heard from his mother tonight that it is the rainy season in Mexico!!)
There's always a rainy season somewhere on earth at any time, isn't there, both literal and metaphorical.
Thursday, 21 June 2018
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Sunday, 3 June 2018
About there only being 'one bread'
At Communion, we all receive the same simple host,
the true essence and presence of Jesus.
From the highest to the lowest in society,
(in the eyes of the world, that is),
from the richest to the poorest,
from the greatest to the least -
there is only 'one bread, one body',
given for us all.
How humbling, how beautiful is this.
the true essence and presence of Jesus.
From the highest to the lowest in society,
(in the eyes of the world, that is),
from the richest to the poorest,
from the greatest to the least -
there is only 'one bread, one body',
given for us all.
How humbling, how beautiful is this.
About serving with joy
To work in the service of God
is one of the greatest privileges of this life.
The following examples of, say, a huge fan being offered the chance to be the manager of his or her football team, or to be the PA of an idolised pop (or, in my case, opera) singer, would be a dream come true, and might explain how and why this could be true.
I have written before about having helped with the hymns at our local primary school for the past 20 years. Because I absolutely love it and believe it to be the best work I have ever done in my life, I have never begrudged a single moment spent on it.
So it is with serving God, for those who have had the gift of knowing the infinite love which God feels for each of us. It is no chore at all, rather as is the case for anyone who cares for a beloved poorly child or aged and ailing parent. Nothing is too much trouble.
As a line in a much-loved hymn says, "...then life shall be thy service, Lord, and death, the gate of heaven." This is on my funeral list!! I have no doubt of the promise even given my very flawed efforts. I am truly grateful for the desire to keep trying.
is one of the greatest privileges of this life.
The following examples of, say, a huge fan being offered the chance to be the manager of his or her football team, or to be the PA of an idolised pop (or, in my case, opera) singer, would be a dream come true, and might explain how and why this could be true.
I have written before about having helped with the hymns at our local primary school for the past 20 years. Because I absolutely love it and believe it to be the best work I have ever done in my life, I have never begrudged a single moment spent on it.
So it is with serving God, for those who have had the gift of knowing the infinite love which God feels for each of us. It is no chore at all, rather as is the case for anyone who cares for a beloved poorly child or aged and ailing parent. Nothing is too much trouble.
As a line in a much-loved hymn says, "...then life shall be thy service, Lord, and death, the gate of heaven." This is on my funeral list!! I have no doubt of the promise even given my very flawed efforts. I am truly grateful for the desire to keep trying.
About God as the source of all love
God is the source of infinite, and yet, at the same time, utterly intimate, love.
God is the source and fountain of all love,
and it is this love
which is the energy
which fires the universe.
God is the source and fountain of all love,
and it is this love
which is the energy
which fires the universe.
Sunday, 20 May 2018
About 'hurting' others
Perhaps, every time we hurt or offend another,
it is like a theft.
We rob others,
in some way or another,
of their store of peace, joy, happiness.
it is like a theft.
We rob others,
in some way or another,
of their store of peace, joy, happiness.
About entering the shrine of St James at Santiago de Compostela
While watching the end of the film, "The Way" recently,
as the four 'pilgrims' stood at the door of the Cathedral,
I felt their sense of wonder and awe
and this phrase came into my mind:
When entering a holy place,
it is as though you are about
to touch the face of God.
as the four 'pilgrims' stood at the door of the Cathedral,
I felt their sense of wonder and awe
and this phrase came into my mind:
When entering a holy place,
it is as though you are about
to touch the face of God.
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