Keep it simple tonight. So let’s say a Hail Mary or two or ….🙏🏻 Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Amen.

The prayer to lead me into retreat: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

On retreat. So here is a photo to aid your own prayers:

On retreat Settle yourself in silence and stillness (as best you can). And listen. Listen to the one who loved you into being, and who, every hour minute second continues to love you into being. Sustenance from the One who is purest Love.

Return! Meditation Following the breath in and out. Maranatha, a silent mantra on the lips, and as the stillness progresses, distractions or no (always likely - just another opportunity to return and attend to God), the heart is caught up in love. Also: St Hilda, pray for us!

Blessing Pray Our Father. Be still awhile. When ready, revisit the day. Notice the blessings you have received: who/what has been a blessing to you? And how might you have been a blessing? Know you are deeply loved and blessed by Christ. Glory be.

Cold Pray Our Father. Settle into stillness. Here, in the quiet place within, meet with the compassionate heart of Christ. Find warmth in this love. Rest there. Glory be.

Service Pray Our Father. Settle into stillness. Contemplate Jesus’s words: I am among you as He that serveth. What does this mean for you? How does it play out in your day-to-day life? Talk with God, remembering to listen too. Ask for the grace you need. Glory be.

Feast of Christ the King Here is Christ in majesty in the east window at Fornham All Saints. May our souls be suitably stirred this day, as we worship as we work as we live out the blessed values of his Kingdom now and in the time to come.

Look carefully - all scenes from Christ’s life, and at the top, reigning in glory. East window in Holy Trinity church, Pleshey. Christ the King. May the whole of Creation worship at his feet. Slip into silence. Here, gaze on Christ: be lost in wonder, praise and gratitude.

Holy smoke meets light after Mass yesterday. Let my prayer rise before you as incense, the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. Ps 141.2 Pray Our Father. Follow your breath into stillness. Here sit quietly open your palms offer your prayers let them rise. Glory be.

St Catherine of Alexandria, Flempton Pray Our Father. Be still. Here, settle into peace with God: recall the martyrs of the Church from long ago to more recently, hold in your heart all persecuted for their faith. Pray for tolerance and compassion throughout the world. Glory be.

Settle down - and call your Mother: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Window Pray Our Father. Be still awhile. Look through the window of your day. Where did you see joy? Where did you see sorrow? Offer these to God prayerfully. Where did you see signs of God’s grace? Give thanks. Glory be.

View from the pew at Mass tonight. Always good to receive. Pray Our Father. Find stillness and quiet. When ready, revisit the day. Notice where and what you have given and where and what you have received. Can you spot gifts and graces from God? Give thanks. Glory be.

Eve of Advent - spent listening to sacred music and a little bit of poetry, while staring at the glittering gold stars; thoughts and prayers ascend while contemplating a new Church year. So here we go again, beginning in the dark yet looking out in hope for the Light: Maranatha!

Just had a lovely chat with Babs about the joy of community and connection through the medium of coffee and cake. And connection through radio too!😊 Babs Michel Kady Eliza Braine

Advent Sunday in Fornham St Martin Maranatha! Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! A short daily period of meditation is a good spiritual habit. Timer: 3-5 mins Settle yourself. Feet flat on the floor, hands in your lap, close your eyes. Silently repeat Maranatha beginning to end.

Feast of St Andrew (here he is in the right in St John’s). Andrew in Advent Drop your nets. Follow the one who calls: in prayerful Kingdom activity in the present in waiting for the future always hoping watching like those who have gone before faithful to the end. Maranatha!