Masks and gowns – 23 March 2020
A picture to encourage prayer for those in front line medical services.Isolation – 16 March 2020
A picture to help us reflect on the isolation for an elderly person of being home alone.Washing hands – 9 March 2020
A picture to remind us of all the benefits of washing hands.Fighting demons in Lent
A picture that captures the need for perseverance against evil during Lent.Refugee children
In the week we prepare for Lent, a plea that we remember the refugees children of Idlib.Flowers of the field – 17 February 2020
A reminder that if small things matter to God, then you do as well.Going to Church – 10 February 2020
A picture today of a church that feels it needs to protect itself.The Christening – 3 February 2020
This week a picture concerned with a quiet moment in church for a mother and her child.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.
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