"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." #Dorset #Remembrance

#ArmisticeDay

A final thought on this wet and windy Armistice Day in #Dorset "Splendid you passed, the great surrender made; Into the light that nevermore shall fade; Deep your contentment in that blest abode, Who wait the last clear trumpet call of God."

The last of the autumn colour along the River Piddle after this morning's Eucharist in Puddletown #Dorset

Bendigedig yw'r un sy'n dod yn enw'r Arglwydd. Bendithiwn chwi o dŷ'r Arglwydd. Yr Arglwydd sydd Dduw, rhoes oleuni i mi. Â changau ymunwch yn yr orymdaith hyd at gyrn yr allor. Salm 118.26-27

"I before E"......a problem in the 18th century, too! No easy way for a stonemason to correct a spelling mistake in 1790. #Dorset

Leafless trees can be beautiful on a cold winter day, as can early sunsets. #Dorset

212 days until the longest day of the year ☀️

Solemn Mass of Christ the King at the Bournemouth Oratory. "Christus Vincit, Christus Regnat, Christus Imperat!" #ChristusRex #Oratory #SacredHeartchurch #Bournemouth #LaudesRegiae

Walking Tess this afternoon, somewhat reminiscent of Thomas Hood's poem, "November". "No sun — no moon! No morn — no noon — No dawn — no dusk — no proper time of day....." #Dorset #November #Dogwalking

November isn't all doom and gloom - three stages of this afternoon's sunset. #Dorset #Sunset

Looking south this afternoon whilst walking Tess, just before we were soaked in a downpour. #Dorset

With the First Vespers of Advent, the new Church Year begins. "Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light...." #Advent #Dorset

A healthier alternative to a sugar mouse in the Christmas stocking! (Other colours are available). #Dorset #Churchmouse

Although Advent Sunday took precedence this year, we flew the Saltire from the tower of St Andrew's Church and gave thanks for 900 years of witness. The Benefice Eucharist was followed by a Bring-and-Share Lunch, and it was a very convivial time, too. #StAndrew #Advent #Dorset

The village stream is flowing once again. #Dorset #Rainfall

This Christmas, there will be churches across the UK where no carols are sung and where no bells are ringing. As many as 3,850 churches, chapels etc, need an urgent roof repair in the next 12 months. This is a cultural and community crisis. Let's defend our heritage.

Having a procedure on my lower back tomorrow morning. Prayers welcome. For the first time in years, the herald angels will be unaccompanied.

Wishing all my followers a Very Happy and blessed Christmas. "Love came down at Christmas"