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Reflection on John 14:15-21

27/05/202020/07/2020 JayneLeave a comment

Sunday Slot 1 One of the things that defines a maturing spirituality is our sense of the nearness of God. And this is not always something that we are taught to develop, at least not in the western Christian tradition where we are much more keen to learn about God...which can be quite a cerebral… Continue reading Reflection on John 14:15-21

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Spiritual hospitality

17/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

  I love the story of Martha and Mary which we find in Luke‘s Gospel, Chapter 10: 38-45. In it we hear that Jesus visits their home and Martha is keen to offer him the best hospitality whilst Mary sits at his feet and is completely absorbed by his presence. It's just one of the… Continue reading Spiritual hospitality

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Words of Wisdom

09/05/202009/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

Well then, we await government announcements this coming Sunday on how lockdown will be eased. It is understandable that many are chomping at the bit to get back. For those of us who have been working from home, grappling with new ways of working, contending with unfamiliar technologies to do so and juggling with a… Continue reading Words of Wisdom

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Peace I leave with you

07/05/202007/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

My verse of scripture for this morning's Lectio Divina was from  John’s Gospel.. ‘Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not let them be afraid. John 14:27 In my reflection I began… Continue reading Peace I leave with you

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Contemplative silence – Part 1

29/04/202029/04/2020 Jayne2 Comments

In this video we explore what we are looking for as we begin a practice of inner silence.

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The Feminine Principle

26/04/202026/04/2020 JayneLeave a comment

In the Christian protestant church the dominant patriarchal culture has made it very difficult for us to have any sense of the importance of the feminine principle in our growth in Christ.  Whilst the Catholic Church tradition is equally patriarchal it does  however venerate Mary the Mother of God and so a continuing thread of… Continue reading The Feminine Principle

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Introduction to the interior path – Video

25/04/202025/04/2020 JayneLeave a comment

In this video we explore the path to awakening and the signs that we are ready to explore the interior path

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Fearfully and wonderfully made

18/04/202020/05/2020 Jayne1 Comment

One of the things that defines the interior journey is our sense of the nearness of God. Unfortunately though we may not have received teaching in our early religious formation that encourages an intimate relationship with God.  Many of us grew up with teaching that viewed God as an entirely separate entity from ourselves. Maybe we… Continue reading Fearfully and wonderfully made

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Easter Morning John 20: 1 – 18

12/04/202028/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

Easter Reflection based on John 20: 1 - 18 Christ is Risen...Hallelujah….It trips off the tongue doesn’t it, but what does that really mean?  Easter morning is not easy to comprehend. You see, everything about Jesus, up until Easter morning, is within the realm of our human experience. We are born, we grow, we eat,… Continue reading Easter Morning John 20: 1 – 18

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Contemplative Silence

14/03/202012/04/2020 JayneLeave a comment

 To find the still point within our own soul is to find that space where God's ground meets our ground. To intentionally take regular (preferably daily) time in that space is to discover God's 'still small voice' which we hear through the 'ear of the heart' as Saint Benedict describes it. Over time, if we… Continue reading Contemplative Silence

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God’s question

11/02/202028/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

It is as if in creating us God asked a question, and in awakening us to contemplation he answered the question. Thomas Merton

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The still small voice

06/02/202007/05/2020 JayneLeave a comment

Modern technology has wonderful benefits such as being able to respond to calls, emails and texts much more efficiently than before the days of mobile devices. The downside for me was that it contributed enormously to the busyness of my life. I found people expected a response within a few hours, if not immediately;  I… Continue reading The still small voice

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