The Deluge – 17 September 2018
This week a picture concerned with those caught up in floods and natural disasters.Crumbs for Syria’s children – 10 September 2018
While political attention might be elsewhere, an image to remind us to pray for Syria’s children.When the Spirit whispers – 3 September 2018
A picture of Gregory the Great, to remind us to listen for the voice of God.Praying and Weeping – 27 August 2018
An image of a mother weeping and praying for the salvation of her child on St Monica’s day.Bowed in Prayer – 20 August 2018
The Bishop commemorates St Bernard with an image of monks at prayer.Veiled women – 13 August 2018
Two pictures of veiled women today, to encourage us to reflect upon the complexities of looking at what is concealed.Transfiguration – 6 August 2018
A carved image of the Transfiguration encourages us to look beyond the surface.Bread and fish – 30 July 2018
This week the Bishop offers a very ancient Christian image concerned with the bread of both earth and heaven.The Magdalene Reading – 23 July 2018
A beautiful picture of Mary Magdalene whose purpose is to encourage the viewer to pray.Salomé: dancing princess – 16 July 2018
This week’s picture is a visual reflection on the relationship between sex and power.On the beach – 9 July 2018
This week a picture to help us pray for children during the holidays.The Hospital Ward – 2 July 2018
The the week we mark the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service a picture that celebrates the work of hospitals.The little boat – 25 June 2018
A picture this week for those feeling as though they are at sea.For the birds of the air – 18 June 2018
A small piece of folk art offers an image of hope and safety.The Song of the Lark – 11 June 2018
This week a picture about inspiration, as we remember those who have been inspired to bring change for the better.Treasure in a clay jar – 4 June 2018
Today a picture that considers how an ordinary object can be used to display great beauty.
Visitation and blessing – 31 May 2018
A picture for the Feast of the VisitationAll together in one place – 28 May 2018
This week a folk art picture about community.Wind of God – 21 May 2018
This week’s picture touches the longing in us for the wind of God to blow.Saviour of the World – 14 May 2018
In this week’s picture Christ the Saviour of the World prays for us.O Lord, open my lips – 7 May 2018
This week a picture to encourage us to sing a song of praise.Christ the gardener – 30 April 2018
This week a medieval picture of Mary Magdalene meeting Christ in a garden on the day of resurrection.Strayed Sheep – 23 April 2018
This week’s picture invites us to consider our need for a good shepherd.
World without weapons – 15 April 2018
This week Bishop Anne offers for reflection and prayer a well known image by Pablo Picasso.
Touching Jesus – 9 April, 2018
This week’s picturing prayer from Bishop Anne invites us to reach out and touch Jesus in an intimate encounter.
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