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Letter to Joseph of Nazareth Prayer for Families The Upper Room Together The Goldfinch JESUS Thoughts Written in March ** Editor:  25th March sees the Annunciation, when the angel told Mary that she was going to have a special baby… this poem reflects on Joseph’s reaction.  Letter to Joseph of Nazareth (Mt 1:16, 18 –end,13:55;...

Truth Encounter A prayer for the pandemic The Water of Life A February Rose In this Lenten Time renew us A Prayer for Light The woe of war In the wilderness Love The ages of life ** Truth Encounter (Luke 4:1-14, John 17:17, James 4:7) Led by the Spirit And tempted by the devil He...

The Fourth Gift Prayer for New Year 2021 HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021 As a New Year begins A New Year’s resolution-prayer ** The Fourth Gift The fourth gift they had was Wisdom, The one they needed for themselves And the world. Wisdom To leave the familiar In search of a new security More precious than...

Everyday Christmas Christmas Foretold Christmas Frustration???? Let’s hear it for the Christmas card! Christmas to Me The Virgin Lines from Invocation of Peace ** Everyday Christmas (Mal 4:2, Mt 1:23) Light a candle, Look into the light, Pray. Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings As the flame rises,...

Sending The Blessed Dead War and Peace David and Goliath Named Storms The Promise of Advent Election Day (from) The Brewing of Soma O England, Country of my Heart’s Desire ** Editor:  29th November is the day of intercession and thanksgiving for the missionary work of the Church. This poem acknowledges that it is and always has...

Need for healing Fruit of the Spirit Jericho Ode to Job Litter Virus A Helping Hand The Gates of the Kingdom ** Editor: The Revd Peter Crumpler is a Church of England priest in St Albans, Herts, and a former communications director for the CofE. Need for healing Heavenly Father, We bring to you all...

Next to you and lonely Oberammergau Why has my father brought me here? A cup of joy! Saint Michael Praise to the Holiest in the height ** Next to you and lonely (Matthew 25:40) Cups of tea and people, People who do and who know. People with purposeful expressions, Their eyes searching beyond her, through...

The Slide Meditation on the Good Use of Sickness The Chief Purpose of Man The Lockdown Lifts Shadows and gravestones Morning Prayer Lord of the mountains ** Editor:  For anyone who is learning about trust in God…. The Slide As I watch She climbs the steps steadily, Holding the handrail, Her two-year old feet following...

Peace be with you Name above all Names Our Daily Bread Speak, don’t Strike! 23rd Psalm for the hard-pressed student Lo, I am with you always Good to know I am only one ** Peace be with you (Jn 20:24-31, 14:5,11:16) Through absence, Through doubt, Through questions And fears, Through locked doors And longing Jesus...

Peace be with you Name above all Names Our Daily Bread Speak, don’t Strike! 23rd Psalm for the hard-pressed student Lo, I am with you always Good to know ** Peace be with you (Jn 20:24-31, 14:5,11:16) Through absence, Through doubt, Through questions And fears, Through locked doors And longing Jesus comes. His risen presence...

Planted in the love of the Father In the Day of Trouble St Sofa’s Titwillow Shield me The cattle grazing ** Planted in the love of the Father Planted in the love of the Father You can grow, dear one, You can grow. Watered by the spring of the Spirit His fruit you’ll show, His...

Editor:   The following prayers concerning the coronavirus outbreak are found on the Church of England website at: https://www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/coronavirus-covid-19-liturgy-and-prayer-resources  They are by Barbara Glasson, President of the Methodist Conference. If you use these, please acknowledge.  Time of distress Keep us, good Lord, under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support...