St Luke the artist – 19 October 2020
St Luke paints a picture, part of the telling of the story of salvation.Women prisoners – 12 October 2020
As we remember and commemorate Elizabeth Fry, a picture to remind us of the experiences of so many women throughout the world who are in prison.St Francis – 5 October 2020
St Francis’ day fell on Sunday, so here a reminder of his call to prayer and a simpler life.Justice – 28 September 2020
The cry for justice is common in every place and time, so a reminder here of this important virtue.Matthew
Here in a darkened space Matthew writes his gospel. He has hurried to his task, and so still half stands as he leans on a stool which is tipping out of the painting into our space. He is not a young man, and his red robe speaks of his coming martyrdom. He has taken a […]
Holy Cross – 14 September 2020
A beautiful 9th century object made to encourage veneration of the cross for Holy Cross Day.The sea – Creationtide
As we enter the Season of Creation, a reminder to pray for those threatened by rsiing sea levels.St Aidan
We commemorate Aidan, sent as missionary to Northumbria, from the abbey at Iona.At school – 24 August 2020
With schools in the news at present, a picture to remind us of their importance.The railway – 17 August 2020
A peaceful picture concerning the coming of the railway as a reminder to continue to pray for safety for all who work to keep train travel safe.Walking on water – 10 August 2020
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Today a mosaic which suggests ‘Come walk on water if you hear the call of Jesus’.Bread and milk – 3 August 2020
A well known picture invites us to be fed.Baking bread – 27 July 2020
This week a picture that is a parable of the Kingdom.Taming the devil – 20 July 2020
This week a picture of a saint who overcame the evil.The Sower – 13 July 2020
This week a familiar scene, exciting in colour and content.The Necessary Woman – 6 July 2020
This week a picture of a woman who was a servant through all her very long life.The tears of St Peter
On the feast day of St Peter, a picture about the affect of anguish and atonement.Lockdown hair – 22 June 2020
A picture to remind everyone of God’s knowledge of us.Please dont see me
This week a picture to remind us to pray for those who are abused in their own homes.The Flag is Bleeding – 8 June 2020
A picture as protest, for these challenging times.Visitation – 1 June 2020
On the Feast of the Visitation, a picture to make us hope that renewed companionship is not long away.Scientists – 25 May 2020
This week a picture to remind us to pray for scientists.Springtime – 18 May 2020
A picture of spring for the beginning of rogation-tide.All in the same boat? – 11 May 2020
A picture today to remind us that in difficult circumstances, some need more help than others.Occupied and productive
A picture this week concerned with being occupied in hand and mind.
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