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Bless those who are peacemakers
Bless those who are peacemakers
by John Birch
Bless those who are peacemakers from all creeds and cultures who bring no other agenda than to see neighbour and stranger live together as one community. Bless those who are comforters shoulders to cry upon willing ears to listen a present help in times of despair and hopelessnes…
Bless those who are healers
Bless those who are healers
by John Birch
Bless those who are healers of mind and body. Surgeons, doctors nurses, psychiatrists, all whose lives are dedicated to bringing wholeness. Bless those who are carers... Bless those who are prayers... Continues... Taken from 'A God of Compassion' by John Birch. A Book…
Sometimes words are not enough
Sometimes words are not enough
by John Birch
Sometimes words are not enough to express the language of our hearts, sometimes minds are filled with prayers without expression. Sometimes there are not enough spare moments in each day, sometimes regret is all we have as our confession. Sometimes faith is not enough ... Continu…
New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem
by Andrew T Murphy
Seen alongside William Blake's original poem, this is a reworking for Christian congregations, using the same tune (by Parry). Suitable especially for occasions where 'Jerusalem' is requested but the words of the original are not relevant. The first verse deals with the mystery…
Imagining the Lectionary: it is through our brokenness that we glimpse another world (Epiphany 5B)