Monthly Archives: November 2011

ADVENT POETRY 1

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

The talk delivered at the first of three Advent Quiet Evening at Edenham LOOKING AT THE FOUR LAST THINGS THREE TALKS FOR ADVENT QUIET EVENINGS EDENHAM REGIONAL HOUSE 2011. DEATH Advent is a rich time; a time of expectation, of … Continue reading →

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Blood and Water – on baptising my grandson Rufus Barnaby Andrew Hawes

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

We share the same blood as my grandfathers; one who wore clogs on the fish dock; one who ruined by war made life simple and quiet. There are certain things I might hand on: You might keep your left hand … Continue reading →

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KINDRED SPIRITS

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

On Advent Eve I sat in a pew in St John the Baptist Church Peterborough listening to a recital given by my brother Patrick, the soprano Laura Wright and the Toki string quartet. The music was entirely composed by him … Continue reading →

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FULL IMMERSION

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Recently a young mum asked to be Baptised, and as we talked about it and  I explained the teaching in Romans 6 about sharing the death and resurrection of Jesus in Baptism she asked ‘ why can’t I go right … Continue reading →

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REMEMBRANCE

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

  Psalm 132 begins ‘ remember David and all his trouble’ – the plea for the Lord to remember is one that echoes throughout scripture and is taken up by Christ in the institution of the Eucharist in his command … Continue reading →

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