Nigel Wright

Bradford Diocesan Day

The Bradford diocesan day went "without a hitch" in the words of the Bishop - I can testify to that from my perspective and was thoroughly moved by Dr Christina Baxter and Fr Timothy Radcliffe.

My Spirituality in work seminars seemed to go well with  a particularly lively and enthusiastic bunch in the morning seminar and a more quietly reflective and concentrated seminar in the afternoon. Thank you to both groups for your kind words and feedback and I hope and pray that what you took away with you is helping you today!

Setting the Pace

The Lord is my Pace setter - I shall not rush
He makes me stop for quiet intervals,
He provides me with images of stillness which
Restore my serenity,
He leads me in ways of efficiency through
Calmness of mind,
And his guidance is peace.
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Even though I have a great many things to
Accomplish each day, I will not fret,
For his presence is here,
His timelessness, His all importance, will keep
Me in balance
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the
Midst of my activity,
By anointing my mind with His oils of tranquility,
My cup of joyous energy overflows.
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Truly harmony and effectiveness
Shall be the fruits of my hours,
For I shall walk in the Pace of my Lord
And dwell in His House forever.
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Psalm 23

 

Communion Big Top style

One of the most moving things that happened to me last week was the kindness and compassion shown to me by a young steward in the Spring Harvest big top.

Having settled the children down for the evening and watched the talk on the tv link I raced down to the big top, too late for communion, but in time for the last half hours worship.

The steward in question very kindly offered to get bread and wine for me so that I could join in, I duly explained that I had already shared communion in the all age celebrations with my family and many other families.

The point being that in his action was communion that exuded a genuine kindness and compassion that I hope and pray I will never forget.

Thank you.

Spring Harvest joy

The Wright family are back- fed, filled, affirmed and challenged...

The subject -  the apprentices of the great Rabbi!

Tackling the issues of mission in a postmodern world - guided by people such as Brian McLaren, Steve Chalke, Colin Sinclair and Chick Yuill...

I was paricularly pleased at the large concentration on getting rid of the secular sacred divide - the worldly versus thespiritual!

A different mode of life

Catching up on a few articles that appeared over Easter, Tom Wright's being a particularly good one, especially when published in the national press:

"...Let's be clear: the stories are not about someone coming back into the present mode of life. They are about someone going on into a new sort of existence, still emphatically bodily, if anything, more so. When St Paul speaks of a “spiritual” resurrection body, he doesn't mean “non-material”, like a ghost. “Spiritual” is the sort of Greek word that tells you,not what something is made of, but what is animating it. The risen Jesus had a physical body animated by God's life-giving Spirit. Yes, says St Paul, that same Spirit is at work in us, and will have the same effect - and in the whole world. ..."  see  here for the full article.

Resurrection moments

Here's to life long resurrection moments for everyone...

Love, joy and peace...