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The Day of Small Things
I’ve reached Zechariah in my morning Bible Readings. The exiles, led by Zerubbabel, have returned from Babylon. Zechariah the prophet has a variety of strange visions including clothes, trees and lampstands… They’re to rebuild the temple from a huge pile of rubble that needs sorting out. The task seems impossible. God says, ‘Who despises the…
It’s a Daily Habit
Yesterday… …Gill shared this poster concerning Norman, an overweight dog. Together with a picture of Norman, there’s the announcement: ‘This is Norman. Norman is not allowed treats from ANY house on this street. He has told at least four families on this street that nobody feeds him. Norman eats twice a day. Norman is a…
The Little Monk and the Fourth-Rate Bass Player
Brennan Manning tells the story of a monastery that attracted the most gifted, competent monks. One small monk couldn’t relate to the dignified holy worship of the other monks. He felt inadequate. He’d been a common circus performer. Feeling inferior and alone, whilst the other monks were celebrating high mass each day in the sanctuary,…
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