There are many other ways to enliven ‘rote’ prayers and each of us will find that which helps us focus best on the intention rather than the list. It is a good discipline to re-visit our prayer routines frequently so that they are about the life-giving Spirit and do not become a dead letter.
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Easter Day – Farewell to the Shadowlands To Read: Setting the Scene: The Last Battle, of all the Chronicles of Narnia, is the one which by Lewis own admission ‘pulls no punches’ in its allegory of the Christian journey. At its end Aslan speaks to all the children who… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Easter Day – Farewell to the Shadowlands
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 40 – Life after Life To Read: Setting the Scene: At the end of the Voyage of the Dawn Treader Lucy, Edmund and Eustace have left the ship and follow what they think is the way to Aslan’s Country. But between them and the foot of the sky… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 40 – Life after Life
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 39 – Life after Life To Read: Setting the Scene: At the end of The Magician’s Nephew Digory and Polly finally bring Aslan’s gift to his mother. Digory took a minute to get his breath, and then went softly into his Mother’s room. And there she lay, as… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 39 – Life after Life
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 38 – Life after Life To Read: Setting the Scene: At the end of ‘The Silver Chair’ Aslan meets Jill and Eustace and puts to right everything which went wrong because they did not follow the tasks he gave them at the very beginning. They were walking beside… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 38 – Life after Life
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 37 – Life after Life To Read: Setting the Scene: The White Witch has her moment of triumph over Aslan. …..and they surged round Aslan, jeering at him, saying things like ‘Puss, Puss! Poor Pussy,’ and ‘How many mice have you caught today, Cat?’ and ‘Would you like… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 37 – Life after Life
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 36 – Life after Life To Read: Setting the Scene: Arriving at the Stone Table Aslan hands himself over to the Witch and her cronies. ‘The fool!’ she cried. ‘The fool has come. Bind him fast.’ Lucy and Susan held their breaths waiting for Aslan’s roar and his… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 36 – Life after Life
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 34 – Learning To Read: Setting the Scene: In their quest to find the lost lords of Narnia the Dawn Treader comes close to the shore of the Island where dreams come true. ‘Mercy!’ cried the voice. ‘Mercy! Even if you are only one more dream, have… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 34 – Learning
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 33 – Learning To Read: Setting the Scene: The light is returning to the Underland but there is still danger to face. For with the demise of The Lady of the Green Kirtle her realm is collapsing as well. The Prince stops and reminds his rescuers whose business… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 33 – Learning
Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 32 – Learning To Read: Setting the Scene: ….the witch’s enchantment has almost enthralled everyone until Puddleglum makes a move. The Prince and the two children were standing with their heads hung down, their cheeks flushed, their eyes half closed; the strength all gone from them; the enchantment… Continue reading Of Mice & Marshwiggles – Day 32 – Learning
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