I saw this painting recently in London. It purports to be St Monica being handed her newly born son who was to become Augustine of Hippo.
It seems to me that this painting explains much.
4 responses to “Normal Service is Resumed”
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welcome back Kelvin. I’ve a suggestion for you re. the sermon’s you post here. Would it be possible to include details of the readings for that sunday; or can you direct me to a site that would give the readings in the Anglican cycle? I really enjoyed reading the sermon for 1st June but do not know what passage from Romans you are refering to. The historical weight you put behind it in reference to the reformation makes it something i’m intrigued by.
P xx
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Glad to hear the sun shone for you all. Welcome back. Enjoy synod..
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Welcome back Kelvin. Keep your chin up during Synod 🙂
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Welcome home! Glad to hear Spain was Spain and sun was sun and all that good stuff. Looking forward to synod news . . .
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