Pause for Prayer

They are slightly dusty, but perhaps that is inevitable, neatly folded in a cupboard as they are. The scarlet tunics are not quite as red as they should be. What would be seen were they to be unfolded for all to see?
The ivory-coloured tunic is slightly grey. Does the patina of dust come through the [...]

One of my best-loved poets is the mystic, Kahlil Gibran. His book, ‘The Prophet’, is one that I have carried in my heart for many years. It is not one that can be read in one sitting: it has to be savoured and treasured.
Today I thought I would share with you one of his many [...]

“The place of the possible” That might well describe Rome, especially where the roots of Christianity are concerned. All that is needed is a basic knowledge of the way in which human beings function in ordinary daily life.
For instance, if Peter and Paul were together in Rome for a period of time, it is perfectly [...]

When did you last listen to some ‘Golden Oldies’?
Just by way of an interesting exercise, try listening to some of the many songs that emerged from the days of the Musicals. If you do so, you’ll find that even some of the saddest songs still manage to have tunes that can be hummed or sung [...]

During my time in Australia, I took several groups of Year 10 students to sit in during a Magistrate’s court session, giving them the chance to see justice in action. It was interesting and a bit frightening.
One man, obviously guilty of growing cannabis in his yard, was released because he had a good lawyer and [...]