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There was a Persian Physician who became personal Physiciac to several Rome

Emporors ((sp). His name was Galen (Anglecised)
He studied anatomy through disecting monkeys and pigs. Allegedly he did not
open a human cadever, yet he is attributed to having discovered the Pulmonary
System.

Good morning :-)

Most of know this famous prayer – but usually just the first part….this is the complete prayer

Serenity Prayer
- Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
that I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
forever in the next.
Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Glad you liked it Emma <3


Today's famous prayer....

Attributed to St. Patrick

Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.


Cx :-)

Morning Cynthia x

One of my favourite prayers and a beautiful hymn.

Good morning :-)


An interesting concept David....made me think of the drawings by da Vinci (I think).


Hope you found the missing prayer Vera, or are you still searching?

Today's famous prayer....one that has been turned into a well loved hymn..

The prayer of St Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.


Cx :-)

It's just might be that the ancients devised their Sciences of Physics and

Chemistry from observing the human anat omy.

That’s an interesting way of looking at the human body David. I had never thought of it like that.

Cynthia, your prayer today took me back to my schooldays when it was a “regular” at our morning assembly, and I also remembered that immediately upon joining the school we had to learn by heart 3 prayers. One was a prayer for peace which I still say, one was a prayer for the school and all I can remember of that is “Bless, O Lord, our school” and I can't remember what the other one was at all. I shall have to see if googling will help me find out or it will be nagging at me all day :-D

Have you considered the laws of Physics at work in the human anatomy ?

Optics for our vision. Pneumatics at worl in our lungs for birth. Electricity at

work in our brain and heart. Accoustics at work in our hearing system.

Levers and pulleys at work in our skeleton and muscles. Hydraulics at work in

our kidneys and bladder. And when we compare our lungs and digestive

systen to the science of Chemistry, a Grand Designer at work.

Good morning :-)

Today's famous prayer

Ignatius of Loyola
Lord, Teach Me

Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labour and not to ask for reward,
save that of knowing that I do your will. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

I do like making people laugh I must admit......not the slapstick kind of laughter but love the play on words type. I used to enjoy the two Ronnies for that reason. :-D :-D


As for the crazy golf etc....it's a NO from me. I think there is a time and a place. It smacks of desperation which, in my eyes, shows a lack of faith. I have read several times, that services such as choral evensong are making a big comeback - people are looking for that quiet, reflective but uplifting type of worship - if they want a helter skelter, they can go to Alton Towers. Here endeth the first lesson!! :-D

Ahem....I had better move on!

A newly ordained deacon gave us a sermon yesterday and it was well worth while listening to. He brought in the importance of our prayer lives and it made me think of the prayers of the saints, people whose lives have had a great Christian influence in the world.

Today:

The Prayer of Saint Richard

Thanks be to you, our Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. Most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen.

For more on St. Richard
http://www.thenovium.org/article/28965/The-Life-of-St-Richard

I will now return to the helter-skelter which defines my life! :-D

Cx :-)

Morning.

Like Vera I have also enjoyed the prayers in the short and sweet week.

Cynthia were you Comedian in another life :-D :-D :-D :-D

Amen for today's special prayer.

Good morning

@ Cynthia :-D :-D :-D :-D. It’s lovely to start the day with a smile. I have enjoyed reading the “short and sweet week” prayers and look forward to the coming week.

I have been thinking about the helter skelter in Norwich Cathedral and the mini golf in Rochester. I understand why the authorities are doing this but I do wonder if any of the people who enter the church to have a go on the attraction will be inspired to visit for a service and how will they assess the effectiveness of this type of outreach? Perhaps I am being old fashioned but I am uncomfortable with this. What do you think?

God bless

Well I never knew that, depends on the translation <

I read he was a shepherd with a stutter, or should that be stammer ? :-D

Good morning :-)

Did you know that Moses wore a wig? We are told that sometimes he walked with Aaron and sometimes he didn't! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D


The Collect (special prayer) for today

Almighty Lord and everlasting God,
we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern us in the ways of your laws
and the works of your commandments;
that through your most mighty protection,
both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

In the gospel reading from Luke, Jesus warns us to be aware that the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Did you know that Moses wore a wig? We are told that sometimes he walked with Aaron and sometimes he didn't! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D


The Collect (special prayer) for today

Almighty Lord and everlasting God,
we beseech you to direct, sanctify and govern us in the ways of your laws
and the works of your commandments;
that through your most mighty protection,
both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

In the gospel reading from Luke, Jesus warns us to be aware that the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-D <3 Law giver Moses lived a very long time, and no one knows where he's buried.
Enoch walked and talked with God and was spared the pain of death.

Good morning :-)

I heard about those power cuts - not very pleasant for all those involved. Hope the issue is soon sorted.

Yes, lots of old age in the bible......Methuselah especially. :-D

Short and sweet week

Father in Heaven,

Thank you for watching over me as I slept through the night. Your hands of comfort and strength held me as You watched over me. Father, I love You. You love me so much and I am in awe of how amazing You truly are. As I begin my day, I simply pray that you walk with me and lead me where you please. May Your will be done this day. Amen.

Cx :-)

Good afternoon all :-D <3

My PC's just back on after a power cut Cynthia. A nearby Metro train came to a

stand still until it was restored. It's all happening. Two or three generations ago

we didn't have electricity. We had coal or gas and candles.

Something I find difficult to comprehend is that it says "The years of a man are

threescore and ten, ten more if he's strong" Not everyone makes it that far.

In the OT there are mentionings of people living for hundreds of years.

Good afternoon :-)

I had a computer on go slow this morning...……….sigh


Short and sweet week.

Dear God, help me every morning to find faith in the midst of all the chaos. Give me the desire and ability to see You, hear You, talk to You, and give thanks to You. As I do, I pray that I will draw nearer and nearer to You, and that my faith will multiply infinitely as I understand in new, deeper ways that You are everything I ever hoped You would be. And so much more. Amen.


Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

Thanks David.

Short and sweet week

For this new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends.
For everything Thy goodness sends,
We thank Thee, dearest Lord. Amen.


Cx :-)