Lovely spring flowers in Wycliffe Woods, nr Barnard Castle today. #signsofhope

The organist at Mass this morning at St. Helen’s Auckland paid tribute to the English church musician S S Wesley, who died on this very day #OTD 150 years ago. And as a personal tribute I played (rather badly) his wonderful hymn tune HEREFORD #easter50

The Raising of Lazarus
(Abraham Bloemart 1566-1651)
For the avoidance of doubt let it be clearly said the person raising Lazarus from the dead is Jesus Christ.

A Dionsaur?
In a Cathedral?
My thoughts at: retiredrector.blog/2026/04/14/a... and why not share your thoughts in the comments at the post?

Good morning
From my bedroom window 😂

#Easter50 lovely evening meal for Easter Day thank you @beech.bsky.social ❤️

This was the same Paula White a year ago - youtu.be/IoSOVxtly2s?...

Excellent news,.

Via Matris The principal liturgies of the Great Three Days (Sacrum Triduum) are the most rich and powerful in which we can participate. The worship, by word, symbol, sacrament and music enriches the soul and …

Looking at the Cross from Mary's eyes: The Via Matris in the Great Three Days - a personal devotion. retiredrector.blog/2026/04/04/v...

We adore you O Christ and we bless you, who by your holy cross have redeemed the world.

May humble service be at the heart of the Church.
#MaundyThursday

Lovely evening meal for Carling Sunday with many thanks to the chef.

Spring flowers in my home town, Bishop Auckland.
Lesser Celandine, Weed Anemone, Barren Strawberry and Bittercress (of some form)

#Signsofhope Spring is coming to my home town, Bishop Auckland.

Giving thanks today #StPatricksDay for Irish ancestors of my family, especially Elizabeth Patricia O'Mara (1866-1942), my great grandmother, whose family are of Nenagh, County Tipperary.

Pray for us St. Patrick, for we too are dancing with snakes.

#SignsofHope in troubled days. St Stephen’s, Willington. Lovely Spring flowers in the churchyard, beauty within including a warm friendly congregation. A pleasure to celebrate Mass here today.

The 16.00 to Stanhope waiting to depart from Bishop Auckland West today.

1903 North Eastern railway Electric Autocar described at electricautocar.co.uk

Second section of my Camino Lent walk done today with Stuart and Bob. From the shrine of St Cuthbert to Sunderland Bridge, via St Oswald's Church, Hollingside Lane and along the banks of the River Browney. Weather fine, ground very 'clarty.' (Sponsorship link: www.justgiving.com/page/ian-gom... )

Starting the Finchale Camino During Lent this year I am walking the Finchale Camino beginning at Finchale Abbey on the banks of the River Wear near Durham. My plan is to walk the route that is within County Durham, about 25 mi…

I've walked the first section of the Finchale Camino, starting at St Godric's grave and reaching Durham Cathedral. Your encouragement, and your sponsorship, for this Lent walk are both welcome. Do read about the first section here: retiredrector.blog/2026/02/23/s...

#SignsofHope ☺️

Primroses brightening a walk along the River Skerne in Darlington this morning. #SignsofHope 🙂

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Ash Wednesday today. Lent starts. If you can please sponsor me on a sponsored walk for Mary's Meals. www.justgiving.com/page/ian-gom...

Morning walk over Cockfield Fell and along the #Gaunless small amount of snow still around.

Lovely to see this colourful chap on my birdfeeder this morning

A medieval illustration of a hedgehog with grapes skewered on its spines

It was believed in medieval times that hedgehogs had spikes so they could roll over fruit to carry home to their children, which is not true but is a really cute idea

Thought provoking words on a paving stone in Cannon Street, London

Snowing now in Bishop Auckland ❄️
Lovely to look out on!