Author Archives: Bro Celynnin

People who inspire We learned yesterday of a vicar Reverend Peter Holmes (from near Kingston-upon-Thames) who has died of COVID-19, just months before his retirement, after years dedicated to those most vulnerable in our society, especially homeless people. It is unlikely that anyone reading this daily reflection knows him and his family personally, yet we are struckContinue reading “Daily Reflection 29th April”

Tuesday’s greetings Thank you for messages that continue to encourage us! Although we are based in Conwy, there are many different lives reflected here each day, people living in diverse settings and circumstances, with different life experiences yet united in this on-line community of faith.  Today, at 11am there will be a national minute’s silence inContinue reading “Daily Reflection 28th April”

Making hope possible At the start of ‘week 6’, one might think that we would be running out of steam. It seems from our news that while many have been asking when the restrictions of ‘lockdown’ will be lifted, Government Ministers advise we still have a long way to go before any kind of ‘normality’Continue reading “Daily Reflection 27th April”

Praying through uncertain times We began these daily reflections just over 5 weeks ago, with no clue as to how long we would continue to do this – and we still haven’t. We continue to grow as an on-line community, based largely in our ministry area of Conwy and the valley, but with many also muchContinue reading “Daily Reflection 26th April (Third Sunday of Easter)”

Messages from high on the hills and from across the world Today we hear again from Clive Addison from his smallholding in the hills above Conwy, where the lambing season continues! The picture at the start of his reflection is taken from there, of a spectacular sunrise. But first, we have our daily share of greetings –Continue reading “Daily Reflection 25th April”

Greetings And so we come to the end of another week of ‘lockdown’. We continue to pray for all those who are most profoundly affected by COVID-19, and the impacts of such a ‘shutting down’ of normal life. We continue to greet one another with Easter hope of resurrection – and this morning we hear from oneContinue reading “Daily Reflection 24th April”

Still with you! Today’s reflection below from Ros and Berw Hughes makes an important connection between the isolation that many of the most vulnerable in society experience every day, with our restricted lives under ‘lockdown’. The recurring phrase they use, that comes from a very moving story applies to our daily greeting too, through this season ofContinue reading “Daily Reflection 23rd April”

Greetings, thoughts and prayers Reverend Susan Blagden, a member of our ministry team, names today an anxiety that is dominating the news and many of our thoughts and prayers: safety. Whether that is prayers for ourselves and others in many different circumstances, for all that is necessary to provide protective equipment for front-line workers, or theContinue reading “Daily Reflection 22nd April”

Time to reflect Daily we are adding to our number – both of those who are joining our mailing list (welcome!) and the many different voices contributing to our daily reflections. Today’s comes from Paul Clough, from St. Benedict’s Gyffin, who reflects on how this extraordinary time we’re living through resonates with the period betweenContinue reading “Daily Reflection 21st April”

‘Hand in hand’ at the start of week five Yes, it is now four weeks since the Prime Minister made his address, and we all began this strange ‘lockdown’ experience. Much is being written about a ‘new normal’ as many adjust to a more restricted way of living and others whose roles demand, work tirelessly to keep usContinue reading “Daily Reflection 20th April”