Prayer Articles
by Margaret-Mary Flynn

The joy of walking
Jesus’ invitation to his disciples to ‘follow him’, was figurative and literal. We too walk in Jesus’ footsteps. Jesus said ‘I am the Way, the...

Golden moments
Some memories, people and places, have an extra special hold on our hearts. In the busy little alleyway is a cobbler’s shop. It opens 8am to...

Moments of peace
Throughout our days and weeks there are little scenes of peace – we just need to recognise them. There is a moment in the late...

In search of more
God’s love is always there – through the changing seasons, good times and bad. Goodness, has there ever been such a cold winter as the...

Places of faith
Churches, old and new, are central to our community and personal faith. The doors of the small Victorian church are small but solid. They have stood...

Feeling good by doing good
Charity is about doing what you can to ensure others get their chance to have ‘something more’. On the corner of Sister Clare’s desk a...

Think hard, live well
Thinking – really thinking – requires commitment, but the rewards are there for those who are prepared to put in the hard work. Homework for...

Filling in the outline
Classic texts speak to us from throughout the ages, sharing pain, sorrow and joy. They remind us we’re not alone. When I began my Arts...

Volunteering the heart
Many community organisations could not run without their generous volunteers, and we all have gifts we can share. It’s 9am Thursday. The wide main street...

To keep or not to keep . . .
In a world where people are exhorted to declutter, holding on to possession might just be a radical act. ‘Well, I had a good look...