Twins – 27 January 2020
A picture of women that look very similar to encourage us to pay attention to detail.A holy family – 13 January 2020
A picture to that looks beyond the common place to see holiness.Holy Innocents – 30 December 2019
Today an example of a picture which has been over-painted to make the subject matter more acceptable.Swaddling bands – 23 December 2019
Here a picture to remind us Mary would have prepared for the birth of her son.Letter writing – 16 December 2019
A picture about letter writing for this season when we send and receive mail.Repentance – 9 December 2019
In this season of preparation and repentance, a picture that has kindness and welcome at its heart.The Bolt – 25 November 2019
Today a picture that challenges us to see gender based violence for what it is.Elizabeth of Hungary – 18 November 2019
This week a picture of a girl known for her acts of charity and kindness.After war – 11 November 2019
A picture from the close of World War II to mark Remembrance Day.The empty chair – 4 November 2019
At All Soul’s tide a picture of an empty chair is a window into both loss and hope.Judith and Abra – 28 August 2019
This week the Bishop is in Connecticut, where this picture of women defeating a patriarchal enemy caught her eye.Enjoying the moment – 21 October 2019
A picture today to encourage close attention to the present moment.For eighty cents a day – 13 October 2019
A beautiful picture of women labourers has the purpose of reminding us of the low pay most of the world’s farm workers receive.Harvest – 7 October 2019
As we celebrate harvest a picture to invite us to be thankful.Herald angel – 30 September 2019
In the week of Michaelmas, a picture of an angel blowing a trumpet warning to us all.Wasteland – 23 September 2019
On the day the UN Climate Summit meets in New York, a picture to encourage you to pray.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.
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