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Saint Michael, angel of the sea, Lord of the horses he, Saint Michael, of the angels king, Of war, of shepherding; On steed he flies across the skies; The first-fruits of the harvest corn, The first-fruits of the flock-lambs born, Are his, he meets the soul forlorn. The saints and angels watch o’erhead, Their wings...

Could junk food be behind the rise of food allergies?  Scientists have found that children who eat more takeaways are more likely to suffer from dangerous intolerances. Researchers at the University of Naples found that children with food allergies also had a large build-up of sugary fatty substances under their skin which develop after eating...

September means back to school time…. September can also include Back to Church Sunday Harvest-time – a time for gratitude and giving Some spiritual encouragement for your readers For many people, September means going back into a challenging situation… Some miscellaneous observations on life ** September means back to school time…. Anyone who stops learning...

O how lovely, Lord Almighty Is the place where thou dost dwell; How my yearning soul is fainting For the courts I love so well! How my heart and flesh are crying Living God thy grace to tell!   Lo – the sparrows have found somewhere Where they go for nightly rest See – the...

Twice as many plants have been pushed to extinction over the past 250 years than all the birds, mammals and amphibians combined. 571 species have disappeared from the wild since the mid-18th century, according to scientists and experts at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.   Species are disappearing at 500 times the natural rate. A...

** Where now? A teacher was finishing up a lesson on the joys of discovery and the importance of curiosity. “Where would we be today,” she asked, “if no one had ever been curious?” There was a pause, and then one child ventured: “In the garden of Eden?” ** Sit where you like Whilst serving...

A review of wedding laws is underway, which could mean that couples are given a much wider choice of where they are allowed to enter into marriage or a civil partnership. Currently, the law requires ceremonies to be held in: places of worship, register offices, or buildings licensed by local authorities.  But it may be...

More than 50,000 people now attend non-traditional church gatherings Government accepts recommendations on support for Persecuted Christians Synod unanimously backs call to act on serious youth violence Archbishops launch Church’s first ever social media guidelines and charter Update on safeguarding in the C of E Synod votes to adopt Covenant on Clergy Care and Well-Being...

Dr Tom Porter, a consultant in public health medicine, is urging people to cycle more.  “It is a fantastic form of physical activity and riding your bike is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk of ill health while building your cardiovascular fitness.  It’s also great for improving mental well-being too. “Not only...

Long before my clock alarms I hear the robin as he charms A sleeping world with glorious song. But he sings loud, and he sings long, And, as I rub my sleepy eyes Long before I’m meant to rise I wish that he would use his beak Instead the early worm to seek! By Nigel...

September is the time of year when we get back to normal routine after the summer break. It’s an opportunity to ask how God wants us to make the most of the time He gives us. Although we can’t always choose how we use our time, we can control our attitude towards it. How can...

Our new Children’s Laureate has bracing advice for all parents and children who begin a book, and then struggle: don’t struggle!  Abandon the book! Cressida Cowell, author of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ series, is keen to encourage children to read and love books, and although sometimes “there are books that you have to...