Perspectives - Espace spirituel anglophone RCF - page 12

Cette année, pour le dimanche de Pâques, toute l'équipe de l'espace spirituel anglophone, Perspectives vous propose une émission spéciale avec la participation de David Hawken, Carolyn Carter, Anne Chittick, Derel Chittick, Roy Carter et Gavin Brown.

A phrase has emerged during the current Covid-19 crisis - the new normal. It can refer to the experience of everyday life under the restrictions brought on by the virus, in that many formerly alien or unknown practices such as the wearing of masks, are now normal features of daily life, whereas other things that would have been regarded as deeply rooted parts of our culture and lifestyle, like greeting friends with a handshake or a hug, are now anathema, forbidden under any circumstances.

All those who love the Gospels realize that they are different from one another. And those who are wise realize that this is no bad thing, because different versions of the Gospel Story bring out elements which the others maybe missed. Writing comes in many forms and many genres, and, indeed, so do seekers of the Word. Because the Gospel message is for everyone. And to tell it in all its fulness, different voices are needed.

Have you ever walked into a room and wanted to walk straight out again ? Bad vibes. Or gone into a house and said, 'This feels like a happy house'. If you have, you have already practised that elusive gift of discernment of spirits. It comes naturally to everyone of whatever species.

Good morning, and a Happy Saint Valentine’s Day to you. Ladies have you received your red roses? Gentlemen, I hope you’ve given them to the right person! They, like today’s Saint, represent “LOVE” which topic we will consider in a moment or two.

As I’ve mentioned before in this context, one of my favourite hobbies is beekeeping. I love watching and working with these amazing creatures, observing the organisation and industry of the colony and the way that they are perfectly designed for their role in pollination of plants and collection and storage of honey. I also enjoy working with their products – in the past I’ve made mead as well as simple storing of honey, and currently I’m experimenting with making candles from spare beeswax.

They say there's a time and a place for everything, and they're probably right. The office of hours for daily prayer certainly suggests that different stages of the day require appropriate forms of praise, worship and petition. And have you ever noticed one of those silences which seem to spontaneously occur in the middle of ordinary conversation; there was an old phrase for it: - “an angel's passing”, they said.