David Chambers on August 11th, 2009

Today the Church remembers St Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares.
 
Clare’s father was a count, her mother the countess Blessed Orsolana. Her father died when the girl was very young. After hearing Saint Francis of Assisi preach in the streets, Clare confided to him her desire to live for God, and the two [...]

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David Chambers on March 30th, 2009

Last week  a friend send me a phone text asking for advice regarding taking prayers at a Baptist funeral. Three or four messages passed between us but the final one was a bit of a shock. It simply read ” Are you OK?”
The truth is I’m not OK. A whole series of problems have coincided [...]

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David Chambers on February 14th, 2009

I’ve noticed that all through my time as a Christian the ideas for those things that seem worthwhile have come when I have least expected them.
Last night I attended a social event at the Church, a Chocolate Bingo. It consisted of Bingo (of course), burgers and whatever drinks I had chosen to take along. Now [...]

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