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  • Bits and bobs

    On this page I’m intending to collect short pieces relating to praying the Lord’s prayer. Either they will be links or sometimes a few sentences. Here’s a paraphrase from a colleague, Derek Avery Loving Mother/ Father God, Cherisher and Guardian of us all May your name be revered above all names. May your loving presence be

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  • Some commentary on the Eastertide prayers

    The opening responses are intended to encourage us to get in touch with the joy of the raising of Jesus from the dead. Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Our hopes are raised Life emerges from death Right is wrested from wrong The uprising of Love has begun! The first two lines

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  • Thy Kingdom Come -short form

    This version of the fuller ‘Thy Kingdom Come‘ office can be prayed in around 5 minutes or a bit more depending on how much time you take bringing your own thoughts, reflections and how big the pauses and readings you use are. It could be suitable as a midday office amid work. Together with all

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