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My mum had a fall, and I took her to the GP, and he said that he wanted her to have a scan; this was very worrying. A couple of days later in church the Gospel was about the man who was possessed of many demons, who met the Lord, and those demons were cast into a herd of pigs nearby and then...

I have not been around for some time as I have been helping to care for my Dad for several difficult months. He passed away peacefully on Monday.

This issue has arisen in another thread, but I thought it worth opening to general discussion. It is no longer acceptable to use language of physical disability as terms of general abuse, words such as 'crip', 'spastic', 'mong' etc. I am old enough to remember all of these used in the...

This relates to another thread, but isn't exactly the same. I have asked in the Anglican bit, but Orthodox may have a greater knowledge on this one. What is mysticism for? Is it for the person who experiences it; to be kept quiet, or is it to be spoken or written about, so that others can also...

If you were to experience anything that would fall into the general area of mysticism (sorry to be vague, but define it as you like) what would you do with it? Would you keep quiet? Write about it? Tell your Vicar? What would you do? What is it for? Is it for the person who experiences it, or...

A friend of mine is fasting for Ramadan. She explained the process, but I may not have understood it completely. She prays, breaks her fast, eats and then prays for 2 hours in the middle of the night; in effect staying up all night. Then she eats again and then goes to sleep. She sleeps all...

I met my cousin yesterday and we discovered a shared interest in non-builder's tea. I tried white tea for the first time, which was good but a shade strong because I make tea in a pot and she made it in the cup. I recommended to her green tea with coconut; my current favourite (Heath & Heather...

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/issues/july-3rd-2015/how-religious-is-isis/ An interesting discussion of the attitude of western governments to Isis, and how we are in danger of misunderstanding it completely. Prof J Charmley writing in the Catholic Herald, and in podcast. Have our governments...

I am dissociative; DID. I stay home most of the time, because it is exhausting to go outside and pretend to be normal. I can do it, but I have to come home and sleep for hours afterwards. Not sure what else to say, really. I have no therapy, no medication, no support from my GP at all. He lost...

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I shared information about my aged parents, but I have changed my mind after being on the receiving end of unpleasant personal remarks elsewhere. If I am brave perhaps I will say it again tomorrow.

On yet another beautiful sunny day, I thought it might be fun to count our blessings. Again, everyone is welcome, but try if you can to avoid talk of sex, politics and religion if possible. Baits not acceptable; genuine thanks for genuine blessings perfectly fine. I have lots and lots...

This thread is a place for anyone who wants to visit WWMC to come and say hello. It is a friendly place, for coffee or tea, and cake. Everyone without exception is welcome, no exclusions. Debrett's rules for polite conversation over a cup of coffee apply; no discussion of politics, sex or...

I need help from my fellow Anglicans to understand a very difficult situation, and to find a way to manage it. My church has turned on me and thrown me out. They have behaved like a pack of wolves. I am left feeling very, very hurt. Can anyone understand? Can anyone help me to find a way...

Leicester University has found the remains of Richard III under a carpark in Leicester, exactly where history says he was buried; next to the choir of a church site. My d and I just watched the press conference online. How exciting is that? He will be reinterred in Leicester Cathedral next year.

Hi Angel Can you let us know that you are ok, even if you don't want to post any more? We are very concerned about you. I will be praying for you every day until we hear from you again. God be with you.

There is a gentleman at my church called Brian, who I think is a Lutheran at heart, but who worships with us in the Parish Church. He used to live in the US, and attended a Lutheran church there. Brian is very serious about his faith, to the extent that he works every day, rain or shine, in...

I am sure this is not a particularly important question, but there is no harm in asking, I hope. This year I am going to an early Mass at Canterbury Cathedral for Ash Wednesday. I usually leave the ashes for a very brief time, and then wipe them away with my hand, usually upwards into my...

These are the words of a friend of mine, who wanted them to be posted where Christians can see them. His name is Brian. The way I see it As a modern day Christian in this enlightened age, I have no problem with the 'Big Bang', Darwin or any other theory, Whatever way creation began and...

I started this thread in STR yesterday, and I just realised it would make a good Christmas present for my dear friends here, particularly those who are feeling left out and alone. Feel free to join in, or just enjoy the Christmas spirit. My love to you all. Cathy xxx...