Ray's Blog: April 2010
Newbury Baptists And Oxford Muslims
Howard and Maria Grace are exceptional peace-builders. I met Howard when he was an atheist. Now he is a Christian, but he believes God can speak to everyone and that too many Christians hinder this happening through their holier-than-thou approach. He facilitated my visit to Newbury Baptist Church to talk...
Canada -celtic -emerging -sorrento
I am preparing for a speaking and pastoral tour of Canada. It starts in British Columbia at the Sorrento Centre May 9-14. We'll have time together to pray and explore Models of Emerging Church and Celtic spirituality.
I'd like to see you there. If you'd like to come, go...
I'm On Twitter
I swore I would not Tweet. Until the Enneagram course. I am a Type 4. Redeemed 4's go deep within to their place of authenticity. Then they have to connect, not by socialising with a few but by sharing with the many. So it has to be.
My...
Volcanic Clouds - It's Still Easter!
The Spirit moved as I led prayers at the 8.0 am Eucharist at St Mary's on Holy Island this morning. Manfred, who was prevented by volcanic clouds from flying back to Germany from our London Caim Council meeting, was present. He pressed me to put these on the blog...
A Birthing In Ireland?
Banners in the languages of Cornish, Manx, Breton, Welsh, Scottish and Irish brightened the opening event of the Pan Celtic Festival at Dingle. The organisers most generously allowed our, mainly English-speaking group, to contribute to the programme. A coach-load of Welsh-speakers joined the Wednesday pilgrimage led by...
From The Ferry To Ireland
Welcome to my first blog from a ferry to Ireland.
Northern Cross pilgrims walked over 100 miles in atrocious weather to arrive at Holy Island on Good Friday, the sun at last smiling upon them. Fr. Gerard Hughes led a meditation at The Open Gate each...