The Rector writes . .
Dear sisters and brothers,
As I sit contemplating what to write, Sky (the cat) is snoozing next to me on the sofa, and it
makes me reflect on where we find contentment in life. For Sky at this moment it is
resting up her weary paws on a cushion, slowly drifting between being awake and asleep,
before no doubt springing into action to have a drink or nibble a biscuit or two.
Where do you find contentment in life?
Is it the business of an active social life, or the commitment of family? Or is it taking time
to go away to a special place, or finding quiet time to be by yourself? Or is it spending time
in worship, prayer or study? Growing your understanding of faith?
All of us need to take time to seek contentment, for it is God's will for us to be grounded in
our lives, knowing who we are as beloved children of a loving God, whose only desire for
us is to live in the fullness of life in this world and the next. In our search for contentment,
may we also find the God who loves us, redeems us, and restores us to the fullness of life.
Let us all be a little bit more like Sky, let us seek contentment in our lives, and in that
contentment, may we find the surpassing peace of God.
And maybe have a biscuit or two as well.
With all blessings,
Fr Edward
