Walking on my pilgrimages in the warmer months between Easter and September, I tend not to think a lot about Christmas or to notice many things that relate to the nativity. However, one exception to this was the wonderful depiction in stone of the three kings, above an ancient but now blocked up doorway at… [Continue Reading]
Reflections from a Welsh Valley
I have made it to Scotland! A reflection for St Andrew’s Day
St Andrew’s Day, November 30th, seems a good opportunity to reflect on having reached Scotland in September this year. Being based in south Wales, I feel this is quite an achievement. Previous pilgrimages had taken me to the city of Carlisle in the far north of England, tantalisingly close to Scotland. However, this year I… [Continue Reading]
In my trolley
When I’m on my pilgrimages, I always try to take a day off from walking on Sundays and look for a local church to attend for a service. However this year, with all the restrictions as regards church activities because of coronavirus, I’ve only been able to attend a few acts of worship in person… [Continue Reading]