Quote for the Week

Alexander Skobov who was jailed for 16 years in Russia over his anti-war views said in court: ‘Today I will be asked whether I plead guilty. Well, I am the one making the accusation here! I accuse the stinking corpse of a regime and the ruling Putin clique of preparing, unleashing, and waging an aggressive war, of committing war crimes in Ukraine, of political terror in Russia, and of the moral corruption of my people. I ask the regime’s henchmen present here; do you admit your guilt in being complicit in Putin’s crimes?’

Prayer for the Week

For those imprisoned for their beliefs

Uphold O God all those persecuted or imprisoned for their beliefs Be to them a rock on which to stand A song of all things overcome

Quote for the Week

There is only one higher stage possible for civilised man and that is to unite the profoundest scepticism with the deepest faith

Prayer for the Week

Rest

In you alone O Christ my soul in stillness rests

Quote for the Week

Leaf to bud, caterpillar to butterfly, tadpole to toad or frog, I was surrounded by miracles. I was surrounded by magic as though Merlin had passed through and casually touched the island with his wand.

Prayer for the Week

In times of anxiety

Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you, All things are passing away: God never changes. Patience obtains all things Whoever has God lacks nothing; God alone suffices.