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Diocesan Director of Vocations and Ordinands John Fitzmaurice reflects on some connections between lockdown and the teaching of the Desert Fathers

The Bishop of Dudley thanks everyone for so much hard work this year, and encourages everyone to enjoy their holiday, enjoy some rest and enjoy God's world.

Diocesan Discipleship and Lay Training Officer, Doug Chaplin, reflects on how his hobby, photography, helps him learn how to slow down, see and wonder at the art, beauty and glory of creation

Bishop John, who as a child and adult has learned what major loss and bereavement is like, reflects on the losses of Covid19 and prays that people may find God's blessing in loss.

Jonathan Kimber reflects on how life and faith, like music, can become richer when we learn to embrace the discordant, jarring and difficult notes in a larger harmony.

The Archdeacon of Dudley reminds us of the importance of slowing down over August, to be still, be present and be restored and enjoy the "rhythms of grace".

John Preston thanks people and parishes for their generosity in these difficult times, and encourages everyone to consider how their money makes an active difference.

Bishop John encourages people as the emerge from lockdown, to find some opportunities for real rest and refreshment, as he muses on a verse from the prophet Isaiah.

Mark Carter, Church Buildings Officer, offers support for parishes in the diocese as we think afresh about our church buildings as we start to unlock them.

Robert Jones, Archdeacon of Worcester, reminds us to hold on to the importance of love among the uncertainties of coming out of lockdown.