Treasure and lectio divina
1. Alms Dish, silver gilt, circa 1660 Christ washing the feet of St Peter Engraved by W Howzer, maker's mark FZ From St George's Chapel Windsor Silver-gilt 2. St Michael Staff by Leslie Durbin, 1960 3. Mazer bowl 1480/1490, silver-gilt, wood and crystal
To Goldsmiths' Hall in Cheapside for the fine exhibition of English church silver covering everything from mediaeval to modern. Some wonderful objects including the Archbishop of Canterbury's primatial cross and monstrance and mace from the cathedral. I particularly liked the Guildford modern silver and the exquisite early pieces. The baroque work does not appeal! A nice walk to Monument in the sunshine to get underground to Victoria. Michael Moran led the spirituality day on lectio divina. He is American and speaks well. In the quiet time I contemplated on "My dear child" Paul to Timothy and Michael picked up on this idea. In the afternoon I sat in the garden and read John Pennington's excellent book on lectio divina.
Some quotes: Commitment "I am a person who meets the Lord each day as a friend and disciple, sitting at his feet to receive a word of life". I have been doing this for years but I think my mistake it to try and cover everything. Better to go with a word or phrase for the day. The 6 stages of lectio
Lectio Acquaintanceship
Meditatio Friendly companionship
Oratio Friendship
Contemplatio Union
Compassio Compassion
Operatio Action
"Better is the enemy of good" Voltaire
"Consider what a different world it would be if everyone spent a few minutes each day sitting at the feet of their Lord and Saviour and received a word that impacted on how they showed up in the world". Michael Moran
Comments
(2) Lectio Divina: I have been similarly engaged here. It is not an easy task as it demands you sit and meditate, but it's good for the soul, as they say.
(3) The Church Plate looks lovely; glad you enjoyed it. Nice lot too in the National Gallery at the Collins Barracks, north side, Dublin. Graeme.
It's worth it! I'll tell Liz about the Dublin exhibition. Thanks.
Alternativey take the City Bus Tour and it also stops at the Barracks. It also stops at Christ Church Cathedral if she has the time. It's best to go on Sunday to the morning Eucharist - check times online. The National Gallery by St Stephen's Green is a lovely gallery with unusual architecture, Graeme.