Mr C, my mum & I spent the Easter weekend at Stobbery House in Wells. We enjoyed a relaxing atmosphere, kind hospitality, a delightful garden and spectacular views. We attended the Easter Morning Eucharist service in Wells Cathedral. As the choir was singing the response (in Latin) to the initiation of the Eucharistic prayer I [...]
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The Wanderer Returns
12 Comments CherryPie on Apr 18th 2017
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Holy Monday & Holy Tuesday
On these two days, Jesus made a number of appearances and addresses, most famously to “cleanse” the temple of money changers and merchants who had set up business in God’s house. Jesus also appeared at the temple courts to debate the priests and community leaders.
Matthew 21:12-25:13 New International Version (NIV)
Jesus at the Temple
12 Jesus entered [...]
16 Comments CherryPie on Apr 10th 2017
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday, Jesus arrived at Jerusalem riding on a donkey, where he was welcomed by cheering crowds. (The “Palm” in “Palm Sunday” refers to the tree branches that the crowds used to make a path for Jesus.) His arrival—often called the Triumphal Entry—fulfilled a prophecy by the Old Testament prophet Zechariah about the [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Apr 9th 2017
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Holy Week
Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, the beginning of a series of events leading to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.
The Bible Gateway shares an informative infographic of Holy Week. The chart displays the people and events that form the Easter Story.
Leading up to Easter I will be sharing more of the Easter Story through Vision & [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Apr 8th 2017
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The Crucifixion
46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.
Luke 23:46 (KJV)
8 Comments CherryPie on Mar 25th 2016
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Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane
32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.
33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;
34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 24th 2016
