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October 21, 2021

Looking Ahead with Hope ~ Stories of Humanity, Wonder and Gratitude in a Time of Uncertainty

Looking Ahead with Hope Stories of Humanity, Wonder and Gratitude in a Time of Uncertainty By Eddie Gilmore ‘Looking Ahead with Hope’ is a collection of short and distinct yet…
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October 18, 2021 in Blog

Virtual v In-Person

Having now attended, in person, my first hybrid conference I had a chance to compare the experience of attending virtually and attending in the flesh. (more…)
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October 11, 2021 in Blog, COVID-19

Keeping Connected Across the Irish Sea

One of the most uplifting images I’ve seen recently was of a 100-year-old religious sister in Dublin looking at and listening to, via a screen, her 90-year-old sister in London.…
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October 4, 2021 in Blog, COVID-19, Faith

Season of Mists and Mellow Fruitfulness

We’re blessed in the UK and Ireland to have four distinct seasons, even occasionally being able to see all of them in a single day, and the transition from Summer…
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September 27, 2021 in Blog, Faith

On Glastonbury Tor

There are always interesting characters to be found on Glastonbury Tor and my latest visit was no exception. (more…)
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