October 22, 2018 An incident by the river In a far away land two monks approach a river. Standing by the side of the river is a woman. …
October 18, 2018 Holiness I’d like to ponder holiness, but start with a question that often confronts me. We cannot always change our circumstances. …
October 16, 2018 On being a lake Some of us are easily upset, whether it’s a remark, an unexpected event or even a look. Our equilibrium is …
October 15, 2018 Julian of Norwich reviewed by artist The American artist Brett Butler reviews ‘The Secret Testament of Julian’: ‘Several years ago, while watching a short film about …
October 15, 2018 As we walk by the light of the moon For a while, and with some happiness, we walk by the light of the sun. The luminosity and dazzle of …
October 9, 2018 On my death The second half of life includes a conversation with death, which is difficult for me, and tears help. It is …
October 8, 2018 They call it retreat, though most advance To go on retreat, you have to be brave. ..or foolish. To set aside unstructured time, three or four days …
October 8, 2018 Kidnapped by worry Sometimes I declare myself worried. ‘I am so worried!’ I say and quite believe this to be so. ‘And haven’t …
September 28, 2018 ‘Another Bloody Retreat’ reviewed Reviewing ‘Another Bloody Retreat’ in the Church Times, Fiona Hook writes: ‘Fans of Abbot Peter who pick up this book …
