Hello again! This week has probably been a 6/10. It's been slightly heavier than last week, and the diet hasn't been as successful, but there have been lots of good bits, and the week got gradually better overall. After I posted last Friday, Nathan and I spent the afternoon with Nathan's Mum, Dad and brother [...]
Tag: faith
5 days at Alder Hey Hospital
In curacy, we are allowed to spend some time each year out of our normal routines, experiencing ministry in a different context. After some thought, I decided that I would love to do a placement with the Spiritual Care Team at Alder Hey children's hospital. I've done a couple of hospital chaplaincy placements before and [...]
Mary, Martha & Lazarus
In September 2019, nearly 4 years after the finale was broadcast on Christmas day, nearly 10 years after it first came to our screens, Downton Abbey will be back. I love Downton. as a student, I saved up and collected all the DVDs. I am delighted that they are making a film! But I am [...]
Holy Week as a Priest: Maundy Thursday
8.34am First things first, a huge tea in my Poppy mug. Then Morning Prayer, a bit of time in the office and brunch out with Nathan. We try to block out some time to spend with each other during Holy Week. It's just for one meal, and the time has had to shift slightly due [...]