Sunday 17th January 2021
One of today's readings at mass was the story of Samuel being called
by God. I believe that prayer is about listening rather than speaking
or doing. I had been fortunate in having several opportunities to
spend a week or so in silence - a time to observe, reflect and
listen, with every sense. We spend our lives deciding what we want
and rarely does it turn out as we hope. I have been anticipating the
bursting forth of new life in my garden. it will happen, but in God's
own time! The snowdrop - or is it a crocus - has become two but still
no proper flowers.
In the meantime maybe I should listen! The birds have been in good voice in recent days. A little sunshine seems to encourage them. I am finding cyclamen plants appearing in new places.
I went for a walk on Friday and found snowdrops in a local park the photos are out of focus, but one day the full spledour will shine through.
I passed St. Gregory's church which I haven't entered since March and the heather was in bloom.
I find that pottering in the garden allows me to listen with my eyes, as well as ears and all other senses. For me this is prayer.
Today the sun is shining and the birds are singing - explore , you
never know wants treat is in store - enjoy!
With love and prayers,
Chris
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