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July 2010

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From the Vicar

Jesus said, “ Seek first the kingdom of heaven, and all the rest will be given in addition. “

This is our principle, even if the material aspects of life impose themselves on us from morning to night. The world has other goals, and no one has time for prayer any more.

( Archimandrite Sophrony : Words of Life )

Recently I attended a short course led by Andrew Clitherow, who is Priest-in-Charge of St Cuthbert,s & St John,s, Lytham, an Honorary Canon of Blackburn Cathedral and Chaplain to the Queen.

In his recent book, “ Prayer, the Embrace of Love, “ he writes,

 “ Prayer is even more important now at a time when the economic structures that have underpinned our extravagant way of life have been seen to be more fragile than we ever imagined, not least through their over exposure to greed and material gain at all costs. If humanity does not embrace the spirit of humility ,re-orientating itself to the worship of God rather than itself, a hopeless future beckons. Instead of developing a new economics, we shall simply find ways to restore the current system with a few minor adjustments. The Church has all but completely failed to give a lead to society in this respect. “

 No shortage then, of agenda items, for any parish !

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O God - beyond the farthest star

O God beyond the farthest star, yet closer than the next heart beat -

Intensify my awareness of your immediacy, so that I may not be stifled by awe at your immensity; and as I recognise the goodness of other people, may I remember to be a source for them also to encounter you.

         Amen