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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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Contemplation and recovery
It turns out that the bug had not quite had its way in the Dalamory Homestead, HBTW suffered his own collapse and took to bed. This involved wearing several extra jumpers, plugging in earphones to the radio and “coorying” under … Continue reading
Sunday Blessing
I found this over at The Rev and a Dog – it’s a new blessing to me and it is really beautiful. Happy Palm Sunday May the blessing of light be on you – light without and light within. May … Continue reading
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Tagged Palm Sunday, peace, Scottish blessing, spirituality
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Happy St Patrick’s Day
An electronic card reminded me that today is St Patrick’s Day. A lovely thought, so here are a couple of photos and a memory about Ireland. One of the hobbies I hoped to take up in retirement was researching my … Continue reading
Getting to church
Getting to church today is going to mean several layers of clothes and hiking boots. That is always providing there is no more snow overnight. A peaceful Sunday to all my readers. Keep warm if you are in the frozen … Continue reading
Armistice Day
At 11am today millions of people kept a 2mins silence to mark the end of the 1st World War. I looked at my watch too late, but this blog post is a way of remembering all those who die in … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, Armistice Day, God, peace, Prayer, Remembrance, spirituality, terrorism, Wars
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Prayers for Peace
Universal Prayer for Peace Iona Community Lead me from death to life, from falsehood to truth. Lead me from despair to hope, from fear to trust. Lead me from hate to love, from war to peace. Let peace fill our … Continue reading
Peacemaking
Six ways of peacemaking suggested by Jean Vanier. Ways to peace for conflict within the world, the community, and amongst family and friends. Respect every individual human being; Create space for people to grow and become mature; Always stay in … Continue reading
A prayer for peace
God of the nations, whose kingdom rules over all: have mercy on our broken and divided world. Shed abroad your peace in the hearts of all people, and banish from them the spirit that makes for war; that all races … Continue reading
Remembrance
Every year, Remembrance Sunday comes sooner than I expect. Autumn is over and summer is long gone. Thousands of people throughout the country will gather at memorials: in villages, towns and cities. All to remember those who have given their … Continue reading