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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,…

Hard Times Come Again No More

When I was teaching, I introduced the children to a number of Stephen Foster songs – Beautiful Dreamer, Camptown Races, O Susannah… This week I’ve been reminded of the old Stephen Foster Song ‘Hard Times Come Again No More’. Let us pause in life’s pleasures and count its many tears,While we all sup sorrow with…

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