Here are my reflections on a famous phrase and a very bad recipe for soup. I would also commend to your attention this longer (and far more erudite ) reflection by Brother James of the Anglican Dominicans, which you can find here. Also this week, liturgy resources based on this week’s readings (see end of … More Lent 1 – Luke 4:1-13
All round the globe, the lions roar and the wolves gather: the Russian bear is snarling and savagely attacking. Yet history is full of the rise and fall of empires. Many nations have had time in the spotlight. None remain there permanently- the only permanent Kingdom will be that of God Almighty. … More Facing the Bullies- Look, See, Pray
This week we have Confessions and Absolutions, Blessings and Dismissals for the last Sunday before Lent and for Ash Wednesday – in fact there are TWO confessions for Ash Wednesday. Goodness, what a bumper crop! But before that, here is a round-up of all the Shrove Tuesday / Ash Wednesday / Lent resources that you … More Ash Wednesday Round-Up +Liturgy Resources
Spurgeon has a point. Faith must be a living breathing obedience even when it hurts- or it is dead and useless except as a hobby. … More Abstract Rose- Look, See, Pray
Liturgy Resources See below for Confession and Absolution, Blessing and Dismissal based on Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Lent devotionals – part 2 I asked the lovely folks of the Association of Christian writers (ACW) for their Lent reading recommendations. Pop along to my author site (fayrowland.co.uk) to see their suggestions. … More Liturgy Resources and Lent Devotionals
The adult in me immediately worries about losing the littl’un, her having an accident, maybe a rampaging fire-breathing dragon leaping from behind the beech trees, or simply risking sensitising Mary-Jane to pollen and a lifetime of hayfever. I’m a RESPONSIBLE person (who worries too much). My inner child-self says “Go for it, kid! Run, explore, discover bees and bluebells, birdsong and trees to play in!” … More The Joy of Exploring- Look, See, Pray
There is a shed-load of stuff this week. Grab yourself a cuppa and strap in. We have a great all-age activity for Psalm 1 and liturgy resources for the RCL readings. But first, we have Lent devotionals. Yes, yes, I know. We’ve only just put the Christmas stuff away. But Lent starts in less than … More Liturgy and all-age resources PLUS! Lent books
Feeling safe has been rare recently, a luxury not everyone has enjoyed during the pandemic. Such a dangerously transmissible virus. I’ve been one who has shielded because I am officially at “higher risk” with background health conditions. Jabbed, vaxxed and boosted- and grateful to have the help of medicine. … More Safe! – Look, See, Pray
This week’s resources: Confession and Absolution, Blessing and Dismissal based on Isaiah’s vision of God in the temple, and Peter’s similar response to the miraculous catch of fish. All-age, interactive prayers on the theme of ‘Holy’ from 1 Peter with BSL signing and video Luke 5 all age drama – ‘Funny Fish’ Reflections on Isa … More Liturgy Resources (with VIDEO!) Holy, holy, holy
Holocaust Memorial Day is a call to prayer: a prayer for Israel, prayer for minorities and the helpless, and prayer that we may be given strength to stand against evil in all its forms. It is even a call to pray for our enemies, the persecutors, the exploiters – and our own failings. … More Unbearable Sorrow- Look, See, Pray
The Reflectionary 