General Chat

Good morning :-)

It's been a while since I saw that poem Emma - and how true it is. Thanks.

Glad you enjoyed the link kandj - I guess it brought back lots of happy memories.

So sad about the Thomas Cook scenario and the devastation it is causing in people's lives. :-(


So much turmoil at Westminster......so much instability across the world, and yet so much to still be thankful for.

MORNING PRAYER:
Lord, let me feel your hope
Rising with the dawn.
Let me hear your love
Dancing through the birdsong.
Let me see your promises
held in the beauty of creation.
Lord, as I greet this new day
I turn my face to yours
in thanks and praise.
Amen

Cx :-)

Hello all

I have visited the Anglican and also the Catholic Shine (with my Catholic friends) in Walsingham and loved the spirituality of both places. Thanks for the link Cynthia.

Emma, these words aren't good to read, a real concern for all our young ones today.

Thinking today of all the people who are affected by the Thomas Cooke travel chaos.

Saw this on FB this morning and thought about the
problems that children are having to deal with in these times.

Mary had a little lamb.

Mary had a little lamb,
His fleece was white as snow.
And everywhere that Mary went,
The lamb was sure to go.
He followed her to school each day,
Twasn't even in the rules.
He made the children laugh and play,
To have a lamb at school.
And then the rules all changed one day,
Illegal it became;
To bring the Lamb of God to school,
Or even speak his Name.
Everyday got worse and worse,
And days turned into years.
Instead of hearing children laugh,
We heard gun shots and tears.
What must we do to stop the crime,
That's in our schools today?
Let's let the lamb come back to school,
And teach our kids to pray! <3

Good morning :-)

You can find out some interesting things on dear old Google. For instance, I saw that today is the Feast day of Our Lady of Walsingham. I have heard about the Anglican Shrine at Walsingham, but have never visited…..so I googled. Here is the link for anyone who is interested. I found it very calming and informative.

https://www.walsinghamanglican.org.uk/


My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end....
Nor do I really know myself,
and the fact that I think I am following your will
does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you,
does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing.
I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this,
You will lead me by the right road, though
I may know nothing about it.
Therefore, will I trust you always though
I may seem lost in the shadow of death.
I will not fear, for you are ever with me,
and you will never leave me to face my perils alone
- Thomas Merton (1915-68)


Cx :-)

Good morning Cynthia, Emma and all :-D <3

The 115 Cardinals show their choice of successor to Benedict XVI

https://youtu.be/aL_bT8WG3Hw

Good morning :-)

My word, I never know what the subject is going to be when I come on here....keeps me on my toes though! :-D


Thoughts and prayers for those who are affected by the collapse of the Thomas Cook company - especially those who have lost their jobs. :-(


Always ready for quirky facts…….yesterday marked the anniversary in 1735 of Number 10 Downing Street becoming the residence for British Prime Ministers. You really wanted to know that didn’t you?


God our Father,
we pray for all who are in positions of leadership in our country, that they may be inspired by the values of the Gospel.
We pray that they may live as people of integrity and honesty, growing in a sense of duty and responsibility, always being aware of the needy, and ready to be of service to others. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning Cynthia and Emma and others :-D <3 <3

I have for you the Papal Conclave of 115 Cardinals that voted in secret behind

locked sealed doors, after all of the 155 Cardinals individually swearing an oath

before the altar, before the remainder of those present out (Extra Ominus)

Benedict XV1's successor then being a Cardinal.

https://youtu.be/m5kuGnvuGGI

Good morning :-)

I think there are conflicting thoughts about how much Moses actually wrote David....depends where you get your info from I guess. :-D


I'm glad the small postings from The Hermitage went down well - I may use some n the future - now and again :-D


Today is Harvest Festival at our church and the weather is awful - it's pouring with rain and really grey. Never mind, the loyal, faithful and committed folk will turn up.

TODAY IS HARVEST FESTIVAL…..we thank God for all His goodness to us (including the rain!)

The Collect (special prayer) for today:

Eternal God,
you crown the year with your goodness
and you give us the fruits of the earth in their season:
grant that we may use them to your glory,
for the relief of those in need and for our own well-being;
through Jesus Christ your Son 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 is from Luke – Jesus sends out the 72.

Cx :-)

Hello all

Another interesting theme based on the Hermitage this week, Cynthia. Thank you.

David, I personally much prefer the NT readings as I can't always keep up or remember who "begat" whom in the OT.

Emma, apologies. I hope that your Gt Granddaughter Connie keeps doing well.
I have recorded Inside the Vatican and have yet to watch it. There is a second and final part next Friday evening too.

May God's blessings rest upon us all today.

May His peace be with us and His joy fill all our hearts.

Amen.

Thank you for the morning prayer Cynthia.

Have just watched Inside the Vatican which my husband
recorded for me on BBC2 Friday 9pm.
Although I am not a catholic I enjoyed this programme, for
anyone who may be interested it is on again next week.

My prayers for those in hospital and the staff who look after them.

Good morning Cynthia and other :-D <3

It is said Moses was raised and educated by the Egyptians

therefore he wrote much of the early part of the OT

Good morning :-)


Oooh…..it's quiet round here this morning.... hope everyone is okay. <3


From The Hermitage

MORNING PRAYER:
Lord, as I undertake ordinary and unnoticed tasks,
Gift me with simple joy.
When my day goes well, may I rejoice.
When it grows difficult, surprise me with
New possibilities.
When life is overwhelming, call me to
Sabbath moments
To restore your Peace and Harmony.



Cx :-)

Good morning.... :-)


We have tended to stay within the guidelines of the OT and NT David, but acknowledge the other books which were not included in the final version. The pyramids are an amazing work of art.


From The Hermitage

MORNING MEDITATION:
I arise and face the sunrise, with the wind upon my face;
Know God’s breath divine within me, grounded in this sacred
place.
I arise with the cloak of healing, tempered by my time of rest;
Called to journey with the Spirit, on this sacred, healing quest.

Cx :-)

The Great Pyramid at Giza was 2000 years old at the time of Moses. Today it still

looks very impressive , but its deign was remarkable. If when you have the time

you watch the attached video, it has been found to be genius in its design and

contained within this design are mathematics we have only become aware of in

relatively recent times. The second half of the video is worth your time to watch.

The Revalation if the Pyramids. Worth a watch for the ongoing genius
through mathematics.
The Revalation if the Pyramids. Worth a watch for the ongoing genius
through mathematica.

https://youtu.be/2fS9ixfQ_no

No idea David, though there was a very interesting programme on one Easter about the Gnostic gospel.

But I always thought how wonderful it would be to go to Israel as an archaeologist and maybe discover something :-) I watch some of the programmes on the subject when I catch them on odd channels.

Has the thread an opinion of Scripture outside of the OT & NT ?

There is a Book of Enoch, Mary's Gospel and others

Good morning... :-)

Lovely to hear that baby Connie is doing so well now.....sending love to her and her family <3

Not enough still, small voices of calm these days Rambling :-D

I find the lives of religious communities quite fascinating at times, and this Hermitage caught my imagination. Here is today's thought.....


PONDER:
The sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do.
(Galileo Galilei)

When we think of ourselves unworthy of God's warmth, care and attention, consider Galileo’s word.


Cx :-)

Cynthia your quote from Thomas Keating ( the name of my gt uncle by the way) reminds me of this last line, which seemed to stick from many years ago. ( "Dear Lord and Father of mankind")

"Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire,
O still, small voice of calm.
O still small voice of calm "

kandj, Connie is doing well thank you although still getting
various tests every so often but not as much as she used to.
She is my great granddaughter by the way lol x

Hoping you are well in yourself and thank you for the smile. :-)

Hello all

Interesting reading about the Hermits way of Life.

Many years ago I used to regularly visit Mount Saint Bernard Abbey in Leicestershire. It's an amazing spiritual/tranquil home to Cistercian Monks set in several acres of beautiful land and it also had a Hermit who lived separately by himself in the woods. I have seen this man who welcomed a chat and clearly valued his quiet prayer time with God, I'd forgotten all about this, until Cynthia has jogged my memory with today's post.

David, I have a bible with Jesus words highlighted in red but didn't know that they were call Red Letter Editions, so I have learned something new today and will go and check to see if this is mentioned in my bible copy.

Emma, I keep thinking about your Gt Grandniece Connie and hope that she is keeping well after such a traumatic first few weeks. An upsetting time for you all.

Vera, that's very good news about your husband and brother. Hope it continues.

Sunny smiles to share today with all who need one. Take it gladly and pass it on.