THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK, February 1, 2019
In the olden days, Candlemas was the day when children brought candles to school so that the classrooms would have light on dull days.
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Thought for the week, January 15 2019
Children are growing up into a country divided and are certainly not learning the art of skilful conversation or respectful debate from our politicians.
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Thought for the week, January 4 2019
However Sister Wendy, the self effacing nun who lived in poverty, unexpectedly became a TV celebrity.
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A Christmas thought for the week
One of my favourites is about the wee boy who looked into the crib and said: ‘Isn’t he like his Dad?’
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK, November 16 2018
I pondered about this and thought what a lovely concept.
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK, November 9 2018
Let us go forward in hope and let us honour every single poppy with a commitment to strive for peace and to turn aside from war.
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Thought for the week, October 12 2018
It is also difficult in this age of gadgets to find calmness in our minds.
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Thought for the week September 7 2018
Let’s make love great again – for love is stronger than death.
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Thought for the week, August 17, 2018
There is a feeling of tangible peace and mystery as the sun sinks below the horizon on a journey to wake our sisters and brothers under a sky on the other side of the planet.
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Thought for the week, July 27 2018
Sometimes we just run out of prayer and realise that our reserves are low.