rural idyll

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My first sight out the window this morning was of the young buck who’s taken up residence.  Nothing unusual, you might think.  But this morning, he was lying down, right in the middle of the lawn, basking in the sun.   If this goes on, we shall have to name him soon…

special dispensation

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I need special dispensation from the liturgical committee for an out of season Alleluia.

All praise for the new found set of commands that have taught my old printer new tricks.  I can now print duplex booklets with a minimum of fuss and no misprinted pages.

I reckon that should save about 5 hours this week, which is a VERY GOOD THING given that it is half past midnight on Palm Sunday even with the clever printer.

breathing space

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last prayer session

Tonight was the last of the Lent Groups on Prayer and we were down to the faithful few. It seems I’m not the only feeling a bit pressured right now.  It’s been a remarkable group: new members and old, few obvious connections between them and remarkably diverse personalities. Yet each of them open to God, willing to be surprised, and (more amazing still) willing to speak of their experience. That willingness to speak of God’s intimacy is rare and precious. One can only hope that it will prove contagious.