Our first match watching FC Isle of Man. A win at home against St Helens. Then back home to a warming leftovers pie FC Isle of Man

Grateful to have been part of this years national RNLI service with members of the RNLI, their families and friends alongside the Governor, Chief Minister, members of Tynwald, the Mayor of Douglas and two outstanding choirs. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

On the nature of prayer, I am beguiled by this from Nadia Boltz-Weber: ‘these silken threads of prayer which connect us to God and to one another and even to our enemies are how God is stitching our broken humanity back together’

The Isle of Man-The 25 best places to travel in 2025 bbc.com/travel/article… via BBC Travel

A good day to share some Manx words connected with stormy weather. Tanee sauchey everyone facebook.com/share/r/1DSfkA…

Moon sculpture illuminates western cathedral bbc.com/news/articles/…

Today marks Contemporary Martyrs Day in the Coptic Orthodox Church, and the 10th Anniversary of #The21 #LibyaMartyrs, a day of solemn remembrance while at the same time being a moment of recognition of their incredible strength, resilience, grace and witness, as well as their

Cathedral Isle of Man is such a wonderful setting for this fabulous artwork. Thanks to everyone who has made it possible, and to everyone who came this evening for the session on ‘Walking in the Dark towards the Light’. Lots more to come in the programme!

I'm horrified by the brutal massacre of 70 Christians in their church in DRC. This is pure evil. I ask Christians everywhere to pray for the church in Lumbero & for vulnerable civilians in DRC where armed groups are operating. Govts at all levels must address this violence.

Isle of Man…just saying’

To serve in public life can be a daunting and challenging, as well as a rewarding, calling. Grateful for those who seek to offer their experience and skills for our common life. Tonight I’m praying for the candidates for election to the Legislative Council of Tynwald tomorrow.

I’m on ‘the other island’. Moon over Bishopthorpe, York

Out and about. Brilliant visit with a great Manx ceramicist followed by an unexpected chat with members of the Islands search and rescue team who were on manoeuvres.

Wonderful visit to Dalby church with their community woodland and tree nursery patch. Faith in action, bringing people together in worship, meditation and prayer gatherings, through meals, film nights, an honesty-box community shop and conversations over the Sunday papers.

So grateful for the welcome and generous gift of time and insights into Manx farming given to us today at Moorhouse Farm

On St Patrick’s Eve it was good to be at St Patrick’s Church, Jurby. From there we could see both Scotland and Ireland. Many sites on the IoM have connections with Patrick (Noo Perick in Manx). It’s claimed he first landed at Jurby Head, though Peel and Rushen assert the same!

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My wife took this beautiful photo of a lamb asleep on a tomb in the ancient churchyard of Arbory Church, Ballabeg, Isle of Man. The sheep are there for to keep the grass and weeds down where machines might cause damage. Love my churches. They are so special!

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The Island glorious in sunshine at the turn of the autumn equinox. Beautiful place to visit, to live and in which to minister. Might you or a priest you know be being called to the Isle of Man…?