This week I encountered an article about online fatigue or burnout. The overall message, I thought, was that too much online meant people became tired and became inefficient. It was- n’t so much the actual hours in front of the screen – though that…
If you go into any kitchen and check the cupboard for the recipe books I’m guessing you will quickly see which are the favourite recipes. They will be in the books that look the most used, that possibly have scribbling and comments, food stains…
I did enjoy the news item this week of the oil tanker hovering above the surface of the sea near Falmouth in Cornwall. There was a photo to go with it – the coast walker snapped a picture – and there the huge ship…
A week ago I didn’t know that Evagrius Ponticus ever existed. However in conversation this week with Westfield House Tutor, Rev. Dr Boris Gunjević, I learnt of him (a Desert Father of the 4th century) and was intrigued. (I also was rather excited to…
That there is violence in our world is incontestable – whether it is fang and claw, or a push and a punch in the playground, or a fist, knife or gun in the home or street, or countries at war. I know our words…
I don’t know whether Jesus meant to be seen transfigured. Matthew and Mark suggest thatJesus did intend for the disciples to see him. Luke gives us a little more detail – about thempraying and the rousing from sleep – and in my imagination I…
I find that often I don’t mind wearing a face mask. It keeps my face warm! I know I don’t wear it all the time when I work and trying to speak clearly through it takes a bit extra concentration but the thing that…
I had to laugh at my liturgical faux pas. I didn’t mention it at the time. (It means I can mention it now! 😉 ) But it also gives a glimpse into what is important. Last Sunday I accidentally took the ‘wrong’ (as in…
I still get confused by social media in particular but by a lot of communication these days and my thinking is when I see a post or a tweet or Facebook – who is speaking? Is it the person personally or if they hold…
The topic of free speech was raised and I found myself saying that there was no such thing! Not really. For Christians, all our speech is to be truthful and in love. (And that isn’t meant to be an excuse for a full tirade…
