Beautiful High Leigh on Friday evening!

The Bishop of Salisbury Stephen Lake has paid tribute to Pope Francis, saying: "He was a holy and pastoral leader, a true disciple of Jesus Christ. His dedication to justice and his humble leadership touched millions of people, well beyond the Catholic church." Read in full: salisbury.anglican.org

Alleluia. Christ is risen @salisbury.anglican.org with 16 candidates baptised and confirmed @salisburycathedral.bsky.social

Being prepared to embrace meaningfully this Holy Week ✝️

Beautiful morning in High Leigh (Hertfordshire)

Curates, members of the diocesan justice network, diocesan and Sarum staff, all came together to learn how to be better allies to people who are marginalised, with Rosemarie Davidson, the Church's ministry ethnic vocations officer. Challenging, inspiring and empowering! #MakingJesusKnown

Our Ministry Experience Scheme interns are currently on a tour of Cyprus, you can catch up with their progress here: https://www.europe.anglican.org/news/latest-news/ministry-experience-scheme-interns-cyprus Please pray that the trip will continue to be a blessed and safe one for all.

HERMIT RULE 20: Contemplation consists in attending to and adhering to the Presence of God in the depth, root, and centre of our being. Keeping in mind that this is a grace, live it and pray for it constantly. Pluscarden Abbey

PILGRIMAGE: "Would you become a pilgrim on the road of love? The first condition is that you make yourself humble as dust and ashes." This emphasizes the idea that to truly embark on a spiritual journey, one must approach it with humility and selflessness. Enjoy your journey:

"Jesus called the working class to be his apprentices..." General Synod members have backed a national drive to encourage vocations from people from working class backgrounds. Read more at cofe.io/WorkingClassMinistry.

A surprise moment of joy. To stumble across.....

Praying for all who will be attending @churchofengland.org #GeneralSynod this week. Praying for deep listening, wisdom & sensitivity in debate & a spirit of unity & humility.

Most high and Glorious God, bring light to the darkness of my heart. Give me right faith, certain hope, and perfect charity. Lord, give me insight and wisdom, so I might always discern your holy and true will. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZMN...

Absolutely true

HERMIT RULE 1: When beginning the day, consecrate it, all of it, in a brief act to the Lord. Ask with prayer and invocation for the grace of contemplation and perseverance.

As we near the end of Advent, it is worth remembering that those we've remembered in this season - patriarchs, prophets, John the Baptist & Mary - waited on God but their waiting was active, not passive. They prayed & acted & kept ready to respond when God called.

The incarnation - God among us, in poverty, coming from the margins in loving, self-sacrificial service - overturns all we thought was true about the world, and about wealth and power. #advent #christmas

We are marking the Christmas season with 'A Very Parish Christmas!', sharing positive stories of Christmas cheer from churches across the diocese. Please get in touch to tell us what you're up to by emailing [email protected]!

We are looking to mark the coming Christmas season with 'A Very Parish Christmas!', sharing positive stories from parishes of all that is going on in our churches. Please get in touch to tell us what you're up to by emailing [email protected]!

An update on Women of Nativity: After being out of print for a few weeks it is now back in stock! You can download the beautiful illustrations until the end of February and you can listen to the first audio book (the rest to follow shortly) here cofe.io/WomenNativity