St Ninian’s Isle – 16 September 2019
On St Ninian’s day, a picture of a holy place that has long carried his name.House on fire – 9 September 2019
A picture to encourage prayer for parliament.Holding hands – 2 September 2019
A picture concerned with the experience of holding the hand of another.
Holy Rollers – 26 August 2019
Today a picture of worship which is like jazz.Comfortable conversation – 19 August 2019
This week an easy conversation between women, to encourage thankfulness for companionship.The Jumble Sale – 12 August 2019
A picture to encourage the viewer to recycle clothing.Bigger barns – 5 August 2019
Today a picture to encourage reflection on a parable told by Jesus.At home with friends – 29 July 2019
This week we celebrate friendship with a picture of Jesus with his friends.Mary Magdalene – becoming known – 22 August 2019
Today a picture that depicts the moment before Mary turns to Christ, and is the first witness to the resurrection.At prayer – 15 July 2019
A nun who sits and prays is a visual invitation to make an inner journey.Written by hand – 8 July 2019
This week a lovely picture about the joy of writing.The house of prayer – 1 July 2019
Today a picture that illustrates how a simple church has become a house of prayer.The Birth of John the Baptist – 24 June 2019
A picture of woman busy around a special birth hints of the death of John the BaptistFishwives: the company of women – 17 June 2019
A picture today of hard working women.Breath and fire
Today a picture which captures the fleeting nature of life, so dependent on God’s breath.Seeking a better kingdom
As we pray ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ a picture about those actively seeking a safe and just future.Rogation Days
We begin this week with three ‘rogation days’, so an image from a time when many walked the land to pray for God’s blessing.A time of prayer
A picture today that encourages deep concentration in prayer.A bag of useful things
Today a quilt made by convict women hoping for a new and better life.Come and have breakfast
Today a picture about a community formed through eating breakfast together.No touching, but some dancing – 29 April, 2019
This week a picture that expresses some of the joy of meeting the risen Christ.The Tree of Life – 22 April 2019
A Native American picture of the Tree of Life, a tree to bring healing for all nations.Hosanna! – 15 April 2019
A Palm Sunday picture for us as we enter Holy Week.Co-operation is better than conflict – 8 April 2019
In the midst of political turmoil, a little piece of Quaker wisdom.Foundlings and orphans – 1 April 2019
This week a medieval fresco concerned with adoption of orphaned and abandoned children into family life.
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