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.Blue Monday – 21 January 2019
21 January 2019 is called ‘blue Monday’, so a picture reflecting on what this means.Baptism of Christ – 13 January 2019
A picture of the baptism of Christ, to remind us who we are.Refuge – 7 January 2019
Today an image drawn to help children understand what it means to be refugees.The mother and her child – 31 December 2018
The Virgin and her child make themselves at home.Nativity – 25 December 2018
A Nativity for Christmas DayJourney to Bethlehem – 24 December 2018
In a picture for Christmas Eve, Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem.Saving the children – 17 December 2018
Two contrasting pictures today, of children at Christmas time after WW1, as we commemorate Eglantine Jebb and Save the Children.Awake, O sleeper – 10 December 2018
A picture for those exhausted by waiting.The open door – 3 December 2018
A picture about waiting for the beginning of Advent.Hidden violence against women – 26 November 2018
A picture to remind us of how much women hide.God the midwife – 19 November 2018
A picture of a woman in labour accompanied by midwives offers hope in difficult times.The ruins of war – 12 November 2018
This week’s picture is concerned with the total destruction brought by war.The Cemetery Gate – 5 November 2018
This week a picture that takes us to the threshold between the living and the dead.The Blind Man’s Meal – 29 October 2018
A reflection today on the difference between seeing and perceiving.Servants – 22 October, 2018
This week’s image reminds us of the thankless hard work undertaken by those who serve, who are often out of sight and mind.The Hartford Angel – 15 October 2018
An angel in a gallery in Connecticut prompts a reflection on the cost of discipleship.
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