Monthly Archives: December 2012

Today’s extract from Nouwen says it all really… “Every time I try to meditate on a sacred event such as this [the Presentation at the Temple], I find myself tempted to think about it in an intellectual way.  But today … Continue reading →

ooer… here I am, once again having doubts about some of the underlying assumptions in today’s extract from Nouwen and prayer. Nouwen seems to think little children are “poor, gentle, and pure of heart… the peace-maker hungry and thirsty for … Continue reading →

I am unique. There is no-one quite like me. Do I hear whispers or cries of “well there’s a relief then – there’s only one of her!!”? 🙂 If I’m unique, that means I am special. The word “special”, in … Continue reading →

Who am I? I suspect that might just be the single most important question in the universe. Not “Who do you think I am?” Not “Who do you want me to be?” Not “What role(s) do I fulfil?” Not “How … Continue reading →

Second attempt at writing and posting a blog on WordPress – oh boy, was yesterday a learning curve! Without the help and support of Pam I’d never have made it this far! Nouwen writes of at least the glimmer of … Continue reading →