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Excited for this in the autumn with my friend @fio

Excited for this in the autumn with my friend @fionalynne and @lcsd_community

Join co-hosts David Towns and Fiona Koefoed-Jespersen for a three-part online book club exploring Lisa Colón DeLay’s The Way of the Desert Elders: How the Wisdom of Ancient Christians Sustains Us Today.
Over six weeks, you’ll be given guides for engaging with the content in a way that we hope will truly form your practice, rather than just being an intellectual exercise, with author Lisa Colón DeLay hopefully joining our final session.

Date: Mondays on 19 October, 2 November, and 16 November
Time: 19:00–20:30 GMT
Where: Online
Cost: £50 for all three sessions.

A few years back I had the great joy of sitting do

A few years back I had the great joy of sitting down with Steve Macchia, author of 'Crafting a Rule of Life' to discuss how do we actually go about creating our own rules of life. You can watch it via the link in bio @pilgrim.companion #ruleoflife #craftingaruleoflife

Seven years ago last Wednesday I came out. I had

Seven years ago last Wednesday I came out.
I had spent three decades of my life hiding myself from those who loved me until I finally came to a place of internal acceptance.

Since sharing my true self with the world, I have learnt that the God, who I once believed found me disgusting, delights in me.

This month is pride month, some people wonder why it matters “we don’t have straight month” after all. It matters because people are still scared to share who they are…. especially in faith communities.

So wherever you are and however love is present in your life, know the great Divine love delights in you.

A couple of months ago I had the joy of joining my

A couple of months ago I had the joy of joining my mate Dave again @deepsoulnine on his 'Deep Soul Nine' podcast to discuss developing a rule of life. You can listen to it wherever you listen to podcasts or at the link in bio. #ruleoflife #podcast

Every Easter I stumble across this beautiful poem.

Every Easter I stumble across this beautiful poem. May it be a gentle reminder that no matter how we have strayed or failed love remains. #balladofjudas #goodfriday

I had the great joy of being interviewed recently

I had the great joy of being interviewed recently by my pal Dave for his brilliant podcast 'Deep Soul Nine' where he explores all things enneagram. Alongside two others, we discussed what life is like being a type Two. If you are a podcast listener or interested in the enneagram at all check out @deepsoulnine #podcast #deepsoulnine #enneagram

We finally made it to Iona for a weeks retreat wit

We finally made it to Iona for a weeks retreat with @brian_mclaren and our beloved @ionacommunity
Signing off now for the rest of the week. Peace to you

Today we continued our Celtic saint pilgrimage by

Today we continued our Celtic saint pilgrimage by visiting old Melrose. Tucked away in the quiet bends of the River Tweed you can find the original site of Saint Aidan’s monastery where he lived and worshipped. (Not Melrose Abbey which was developed later under the Carthusians) It was here that the spiritual roots of Northumbria began to grow. Saint Cuthbert, moved by a vision of Aidan’s passing, journeyed to this sacred place to enter monastic life. The place feels raw and sacred. Next stop Iona!

#OldMelrose #SaintAidan #SaintCuthbert #EarlyChristianity #ScottishHistory

Our next Celtic saint in our pilgrimage is Saint A

Our next Celtic saint in our pilgrimage is Saint Aiden.

Saint Aidan was an Irish monk sent from Iona to Northumbria in 635. He founded the monastery here at Lindisfarne, which became a centre of Christian faith and learning. Known for his humility and deep care for others, he played a key role in spreading Christianity in the region.
Saint Cuthbert was inspired by Aidan’s example and later followed in his footsteps as bishop of Lindisfarne, continuing his mission and preserving his legacy.

#celticsaints #pilgrimage #lindisfarne #saintaiden

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"Faith is not the clinging to a shrine, but an endless pilgrimage of the heart."
— Abraham Joshua Heschel