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About afeatheronthebreathofgod

a child of God, brimful of curiosity, learning to see the world through five year old eyes ... learning to be a feather on His breath I am a curate in a rural Anglican Benefice.

Singing with the Trinity

Posted on May 24, 2013

Trinity Sunday In the Beginning, not in time or space, But in the quick before both space and time, In Life, in Love, in co-inherent Grace, In three in one and one in three, in rhyme, In music, in the … Continue reading →

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Asking the big questions

Posted on March 20, 2013

I , along with half the world, watched Pope Francis’ inauguration yesterday. Beautifully filmed, it was a moving occasion, and compelling drama. ++Justin Welby will be enthroned tomorrow, and I am sure it will be an equally momentous occasion, though … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration

Posted on February 9, 2013

Jesus wanted to pray.  This wasn’t unusual. He was always praying. He would often leave us mid evening and set off by himself, and we’d see him again sometime the next morning. This time he wanted company.  It had been … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven

Posted on September 29, 2012

  Been quiet on here for a while.. Usually an indication that it hasn’t been life-wise. Dissertation, curacy at the deep end and personal bereavement haven’t left allot of time for blogging. Today is the Feast of St Michael and … Continue reading →

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A step along the Way

Posted on August 15, 2012

Archbishop Oscar Romero Prayer: A Step Along The Way     It helps, now and then, to step back and take a long view.   The kingdom is not only beyond our efforts, it is even beyond our vision.   … Continue reading →

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Letting go

Posted on August 13, 2012

                                    When you pray lay aside thoughts that peck at the body and dive after souls fears that give birth to needs concerns … Continue reading →

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Only by the Grace

Posted on August 1, 2012

I read a quote in a recent tweet that said ‘Writing is easy. Sit down at a keyboard and open a vein ..’  it hit an instant chord, as I have often known the truth of that, but never more … Continue reading →

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Between worlds

Posted on June 24, 2012

Leaving people and places is hard. No matter how many times I have done it, (and that would be allot) it doesn’t get any easier. When you throw your self in deep, as I tend to do, you give away … Continue reading →

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Stepping Stones

Posted on May 15, 2012

I was given this beautiful picture today, by a friend of mine. He is a fellow ordinand, and it is the picture on his Ember Card (cards sent out by people about to be ordained, asking for prayer for themselves, … Continue reading →

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Rounding the last bend

Posted on April 20, 2012

Or going round the bend?… It is all in the perspective. This blog has been uncharacteristically quiet for some time, as I have been wrestling with words in the more formal ways of essays and dissertations. It may go very … Continue reading →

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