Rhys Carré hits the try line. Small earthquake recorded in Dublin. #IREvWAL #6Nations

@petergraystone.bsky.social Just to say that I enjoyed your Diary in this week's @churchtimes.bsky.social - thank you!

Somewhat reminds me of the duck which my aunt knitted for me when I was a baby: something went wrong with the stuffing, and that combined with the look it had from how she'd sewed the eyes resulted in my dad naming it Vernon the Violent Duck. (I think Vernon may be in a box in my parents' loft ...)

I think this is going to get messy ... #ENGvIND #BBCCricket #T20WorldCup

Here’s a short poem about the power of poetry to change the world.

Help shape the future of our diocese: www.southwark.anglican.org/newbishop

I feel like it already exists but am unsure where to look: can anyone recommend any resources around liberation theology and estates ministry (or similar)? Or any easy way into liberation theology for someone new to it but who lives and works in this context?

I'm sure I'm not the only person finding resonances in the readings for Morning Prayer today: the psalm asking God to do something about injustice in the world, and Jeremiah reminding us that God has always told humanity how we should live. One day we'll listen to God; sadly it appears not today.

Injustice makes the rules and courage breaks them.

You know the rules ...

I've been looking after, and cooking for, my parents for the last two weeks, and more than once I found myself wondering: just how many fish slices does one household need?!

Our website, promotingretreats.org, lists 500+ different retreats, quiet days and other events this year, taking place all over the UK. Do you need time out to take stock or pray? Where or when might you go? #retreat #prayer #spirituality #meditation

For those wanting to learn some new skills, handle medieval books, and gain confidence in working with medieval sources, London’s palaeography summer school in palaeography and manuscript studies is a great place to start. 8-12 June. A friendly and fun introduction.👇📖 palaeography.uk/study/short-...

Do you want to improve your knowledge of medieval manuscripts from England? Book now for this summer school course, in person, in London, 8-12 June. 👇☀️📚 #medievalsky please repost! palaeography.uk/study/short-...

'Smoke me a Kipper, I'll be back for breakfast' - RIP Rob Grant

I mean, it's a decade since I finished my doctorate so the memories may have faded a bit, but I don't quite remember the whole process being *that* bad ...

I mean - it would make some kind of sense ...

How to make elderly parents very happy: offer them bacon sandwiches for lunch! 😋

My timeline this evening; guess how unsurprised I am at how society has (not) changed since Le Guin was writing 🙄.

This is absolutely fascinating - although it's reminded me that my Old English is somewhat rusty these days! (@franceslouise75.bsky.social - might be of interest?)

Told you ...

We are still going to lose, aren't we? #WALvSCO #6Nations

Here we go again ... #WALvSCO #6Nations

Not the key point, but all the 'Andrew Mountbatten Windsor' coverage shows how quickly and easily the entire UK media complex can switch to someone's new name/title, even after using their old one for decades, when it's an incredibly pampered white male deviant. So, you know, it's not *that* hard...

Look ahead to Holy Week, and book a quiet day now! There are three to choose from at @retreatparmoor.bsky.social (on 30 and 31 March, and 1 April), or visit promotingretreats.org to find one nearer you! srpf.org.uk/events #retreat #holyweek #quietday

Today is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent. Find out more about our Lent & Easter services & events here: buff.ly/EAdAg8n Read a copy of our Lent Booklet for 2026, 'By Bread Alone?' here: buff.ly/beFbDMk @kcl-chaplaincy.bsky.social

When you pray, go into your room and shut the door... and your Father who sees in secret will reward you' (Matt 6.6). There are dozens of retreats and quiet days for Lent listed on our website - where might you go? promotingretreats.org #retreat #prayer #ashwednesday

LUNCHTIME TODAY: Ash Wednesday Ecumenical Service with @choirofkcl.bsky.social 1.10pm, College Chapel (Strand) Anthems: - Miserere, Aliotti - Emendemus in Melius, Gombert Preacher: Revd Tim Ditchfield FKC, College Chaplain

Oh. Bugger. #WALvFRA #6Nations

It's going to be a long afternoon ... #WALvFRA #6Nations

My timeline:

You are now forced to have the same job as the main character in the last book you read. What is your job? Private investigator in Rome during the reign of Domitian. Although I have just survived a bout of dysentery, so it's not all bad.

A Moist Owlette is freshly showered at Owl Park San Vigilio, a zoological park in northern Italy 🇮🇹 via fb.com/816647270688... #owlsintowels 💛🦉

Happy Radio Day to all those who celebrate.

The request to use someone’s preferred pronouns is not an act of violence or oppression. It is a summons to courtesy. Refusal to do so is performative cruelty masquerading as self-proclaimed integrity.

Do you crave space to reflect, rest and pray, but are anxious about what 'going on retreat' might involve? Explore the new resources on our website, promotingretreats.org/what-is-retreat to find out more, and then check our online map and calendar to find a retreat to suit you! #retreat #prayer

Pride isn't about turning straight kids into queer kids. Pride is about not turning queer kids into dead kids.

brb, just checking our procurement policies ...

In case anyone wonders, I'm not watching the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 game as I have to write a homily for Evening Prayer tomorrow on the theme of 'Wisdom' - so focussing on that seemed to be, um, the wisest thing to do. #ENGvWAL #6Nations

Life as a Franciscan Sister or Brother… could this be for me..? Date: Saturday 14th March 2026 Meeting on Zoom: 9.30 am – 1pm Booking essential (by 12th March please) FIND OUT HOW TO BOOK HERE🔗 https://ow.ly/V2Ag50Y9X3k

OK, so in the long and noble tradition of the reverse jinx, I'm taking credit for both of the Ireland tries. You're welcome. #FRAvIRE #6Nations

Out of interest, when was the last time Ireland got nilled? #FRAvIRE #6Nations

You know the rules. See it, share it.

Morning all ...

But when we crave power over life—endless wealth, unassailable safety, immortality—then desire becomes greed. And if knowledge allies itself to that greed, then comes evil. Then the balance of the world is swayed, and ruin weighs heavy in the scale.

The Ospreys, Dragons and Cardiff Supporters Trusts have launched a joint petition to oppose the WRU's culling of a team, fanbase, and future for rugby in that region. Please sign and share- www.change.org/p/oppose-the...

Progressive Bible/Theology scholar-types: *very specific ask*: ISO *constructive* Indigenous-authored takes on the conquest of the Promised Land that stay in Hebrew Bible--beyond Robert Allen Warrior-style (justified !!!) critique; rather Jace Weaver-type ideas re: new reads to find a way back in.

People in London who like singing evensong: I’m leading a scratch choir for an evensong on Sunday at St James’ Islington. 4.30pm for 6pm, Tallis O nata lux, Howells Coll Reg, Eccard When to the Temple. The church are putting on refreshments afterwards by way of thanks. DM if you’d like to join!

“The very first rubber dick to touch government-issued leather boots triggered a full-blown chemical weapons response.”