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The life and thoughts of Freda Marshall, a retired Church of Scotland minister living amongst the mountains and glens of Argyll.Pages
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Another View
The world is still as difficult and as wonderful a place. 2016 is a difficult and wonderful time to be alive, and I am still struggling to make sense of everything. However, there is also a sense of waiting as … Continue reading
Embracing change
Part of my meditation and prayer routine is to use the prayer suggestions produced by the Jesuits in Indiana, USA. And most years I have managed to buy this online via amazon. Unfortunately this year it seems to only be … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Church Year, Prayer, Sacred Space, spirituality
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Next Sunday
Next Sunday is the first in Advent. That means the church countdown to Christmas has begun. Yikes, it really is time to listen to the shops and start shopping and to the post office and start writing cards and…… think … Continue reading
Advent
In this the darkest season of the year begins the Christian time of Advent. It is all about waiting and watching, hoping and trying to have faith. When I worked in the parish it was one of my favourite times; … Continue reading