Mid-week Joy
This week's Mid-week Joy is a little different to the usual, and is inspired by Bishop Mark's reflection at the start of a Diocesan meeting of local head teachers and governors. During this pandemic we have all taken great care to address loneliness and isolation amongst those who are unable to get out and about as they normally would, but we sometimes forget about all the additional pressure on working people and their families caused by lockdowns.
Many are working from home - often a few members of the same household, including children, are occupying the same space for 24 hours a day. The lines between work and home life become rather blurred, and even going out for recreation is a family affair. Opportunities for peaceful reflection are few and far between.
In the Bible verse in the picture, Jesus invites us to "come along with me by yourself to a quiet place, and get some rest". Just that - not to do God's work, nor even to pray, but to get some rest. So please, give yourselves some space and some time to rest - you deserve it.
Our Sunday morning Gospel, reflection, hymns and prayers will also be on this blogspot at weekend.
