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.Annunication – 25 March 2019
For today’s feast an image of the annunciation concerned with hearing and responding to the Word of God.Muslims at Prayer – 18 March 2019
This week a painting with the intention of encouraging respect for Muslims at prayer.The temptation to turn stones into bread
This week a picture concerned with resisting temptation.Spring cleaning – 4 March 2019
This week the Bishop offers a picture to remind us that the time for spiritual spring cleaning begins this week.Praying for those who are enemies – 25 February 2019
An Image to help us pray for those who know they have enemies.The field sermon – 18 February 2019
A picture of a congregation gathered to hear the word of God.From now on you will be catching people – 11 February 2019
This week a picture and a poem reflecting on the call away from present priorities to become part of Christ’s mission.A place to pray – 4 February 2019
Today a picture that invites you to humility and prayer.A steadfast heart – 28 January 2019
As we commemorate Thomas Aquinas, an image of a learned man.
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