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For those that really think that I exaggerate about the change in weather whenever we get our tent out!

Predictable weather meant lots of reading and scrabble - happy to pass my holiday scrabble crown onto the victorious Kate (for this year). Of course the inaugural summer Kubb championship was won by yours truly! Anyway, I've just added these links to my Spiritual Formation collection to explore at some point. centering prayer The Merton Institute The Lay Community of St. Benedict finding sanctuary

It's that time again. Weather forecast seems predictable for a Cotterill camping expedition! Lot's of books and Kubb queued up. Back in a fortnight

Conversely - again stay anon if you want - but how about three reasons why...?

I've been working on a chapter of a book with another member of staff. The book is looking at the concept of Call and Commission and the chapter we were asked to write is on the Institutional Churches response to the falling away of those entering training for ministry. Stay anon should you wish but if anyone has time to comment by leaving 3 reasons why Colleges is not the route for them to fulfill the sense of God's direction in their life. Thanks

Yesterday we had a family trip to see Chitty Chitty Bang Bang thanks to Grandma in Southampton. Ok - a flying car on stage was pretty good! Watching the eyes pop out of Eryn's head was even better!

Lectio -Read the passage slowly several times. Meditatio - Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Oratio - Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. Contemplatio - Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Proper 14, Year C Take time to read through the account slowly- possibly 2 or 3 times, then... Identify what 'shimmers' for you? Where is your focus drawn in the account ? What for you is the main point? What is your point of contemplation? Which word or phrase has touched your heart? What have you "heard" or "seen"? Only one rule - remember that this isn't a bible study more a place of contemplation of scripture, so read comments with respect and be released from needing to respond to someone else's comment. Luke 12:32-40 32 ‘Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purs...