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Centre of attention Reverend David Parry reflects on the way God sees and hears us, especially when we need it most. View of Jerusalem from Church of Dominus Flevit on Mount of Olives The Franciscan church of Dominus Flevit (‘the Lord wept’), on the Mount of Olives, was built in the 1950s and is dedicated toContinue reading “Daily Reflection 4th April”

Settling our minds in unsettled times Well, we’re now at the end of the second week of this strange new world of isolation. Thank you to everyone who has got in touch with encouraging messages and those who have written reflections. It seems to be one way that we can feel connected and supported. TheContinue reading “Daily Reflection 3rd April”

Our different reactions We are all experiencing loss in these strange, disorientating times. We are certainly united in that, but we all react differently when we’re grieving.  Reverend Susan Blagden’s reflection this morning takes, as its inspiration, the painting below by Tom Bower (originally commissioned by the Bishop Of Oxford: Right Reverend Steven Croft) asContinue reading “Daily Reflection 2nd April”

Do not be afraid Click here to watch the video of goats roaming the streets of Llandudno yesterday. It gave many of us a much needed laugh! The story seems to have brought much needed cheer around the world. But inevitably, many of us are frightened by the main news of the continued escalation of coronavirus,Continue reading “Daily Reflection 1st April”

Memories Following yesterday’s invitation into taking a moment of ‘peace and quiet’, Canon Berw and Ros Hughes share today their thoughts on how this period of imposed isolation is leading them to find comfort in memories. Thanks to them too for sharing the family photo frame that Ros’s late mother kept in her bedroom. GraceContinue reading “Daily Reflection 31st March”

Peace and quiet ‘Peace and quiet’ is not a phrase we usually associate with a Monday morning! Setting ourselves up for the week ahead may well, in more normal times, mean writing ‘to do’ lists.  Many front-line workers have never been busier, of course, and we do pray for them and their enormous workload. ButContinue reading “Daily Reflection 30th March”

A reflection for Passion Sunday Click here, or press the play button, to watch the video. Click here to read the transcript. Jesus sternly ordered and commanded them not to tell anyone, saying, ‘The Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, andContinue reading “Daily Reflection 29th March”

Blessing the space between us We are getting used to ‘social distancing’. We are denied the ability to visit one another and gather together. We are to stay at home. If we are able to venture out, we are to obey the markings on the floor of the supermarket. We stand two metres apart. ThisContinue reading “Daily Reflection 28th March”

Treasuring ordinary things in extraordinary times So we have reached the Friday of the first week of lockdown. Monday’s announcement by the Prime Minister has seen everyone, everywhere affected. In these few short days we have tried to adjust to living in a much more confined way. For today’s reflection, Reverend Eryl Parry considers howContinue reading “Daily Reflection 27th March”

Applaud our NHS. Clap for our carers. Today’s daily reflection comes from Canon Berw Hughes, one of our retired clergy in the ministry team. He shares his thoughts and prayers as one who worked as a hospital chaplain for many years. It will resonate with so many in our community either working in frontline servicesContinue reading “Daily Reflection 26th March”