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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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 [...]
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The Last Supper
15 And he will shew you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there make ready for us.
16 And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
17 And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
18 And as they sat and did eat, Jesus [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on Mar 24th 2016
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Lincoln – Day Three…
…Easter Day
I was awoken by the sound of crockery crashing to the floor in the corridor outside the room. I dismissed that idea and decided the staff were being noisy tidying up the crockery trolley I had seen on the landing the previous evening. I went back to sleep and the next sound I heard [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 10th 2015
