Monthly Archives: February 2018

St Issui’s

On the day for Ashes,
Memories of last night’s firelight
Bright behind our eyes,
We tentatively pushed open the old door
At St Issui’s.
It was a welcome haven
After several miles of twisting, muddy lanes,
The path bordered by nodding snowdrops.
The simple chapel, its wooden beams pegged safely together for several centuries
Was shelter enough for these pilgrims.
Inside, signs of worship for many generations,
The oldest font in Wales by the church door.
Now twice a month the feast is celebrated here
And rural folk give thanks for renewed blessings.
Our visit over, rested,
We stepped back through the lych gate,
Passed the well
And back into real time,
Ready to reset our lives in the next forty days.

In our life and our believing
The love of God

On the Solemnity of Saint Scholastica

On a day of listening,
Remember that Scholastica listened;

On a day of conversations,
Remember that Scholastica conversed;

On a day of humour,
Remember that Scholastica had a sense of humour;

Lord have Mercy
Christ have Mercy
Lord have Mercy

Where Scripture says ‘and a little child will lead them’
Believe it possible that child could have Downs Syndrome, or additional needs in some way.

Where Scripture says ‘You knew me in my mother’s womb’
Believe it possible that God knows every gene, every chromosome in every individual.

Where Scripture says we are each the temple of the Holy Spirit
Believe in the possibility of each unique temple.

Lord have Mercy
Christ have Mercy
Lord have Mercy

Glory to God, for the diversity of creation;
Glory to God in Christ for the diversity of human beings;
Glory to God, Creator, Son and Spirit, for living and celebrating diversity in the Godhead, now and forever.

In our life and our believing
The love of God

10th February is remembered for Saint Scholastica, sister of Saint Benedict