BOOK REVIEW - A Grief Observed by C.S.Lewis

A Grief Observed by C.S.Lewis (First published 1961)

In the 1994 introduction to this book written in 1960 and originally published under a pseudonym, Douglas H Gresham, the step-son of C.S.Lewis, issues a note of caution. He explains that this is a description of the grief experienced by C.S.Lewis following the death of his wife. The title “A” Grief is therefore important - this is a personal account - not an attempt to define - or explain - grief universally. Despite this, I recognised much of what Lewis describes, either from my own (limited) experience of bereavement, or from what other people have told me about theirs.

Start:Stop-But can I just first....

Bridge of Glory, Nicholas Roerich (1923)

Good morning and thank you for joining us for Start Stop. Our prayers and reflection will last around ten minutes and you are welcome to come and go as your schedule dictates. Today the church remembers the life of Bernard of Clairvaux, whose writings include a step by step plan to help us on our journey of discipleship. We begin with a short reading from scripture.

Treasure in Heaven-Prayers of Intercession

Praise for God (For J S Bach) by Robert Natkin 1967

These prayers of intercession were written for St Pancras Church on Sunday 11th August 2019 and are based on Genesis 15.1-6 & Luke 12.32-40 with a few references to the Feast of the Transfiguration which was celebrated on Tuesday. It is a great pleasure to be able to help out at other churches during the holiday season.

Jesus said “it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Let us take pleasure in giving thanks for this gracious gift, by directing every moment of our lives to God, who is Lord and Master of all.

Lord, in your mercy

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Start:Stop-The Transfiguration

The Transfiguration - Sieger Koder

Good morning and welcome to Start Stop. Today is the Feast of the Transfiguration when we remember that moment when Peter, James and John are called up to the top of a mountain where Jesus is transfigured and becomes radiant in glory. Today we will read the account in Mark's Gospel: