A green heart Into a dark world a snowdrop comes, a benison of hope and peace, carrying within it a green heart, symbol of God’s renewing love. Come
Author Archives: Wendy Lloyd
Be our way, our truth, our life Lord Jesus, desert dweller, help us now, at this time of Lent, to accompany you. If we have grown soft, cushioning
Collects for Lent First Sunday in Lent (Matthew 4:1–11) O Christ, who entered into the lonely desert, and who, facing hunger, danger and temptation, did not turn aside
Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) On this 365th day of war in Urkaine, and on this day when we remember countless wars across our world, and all those impacted
A reflection on fasting Fasting? OK, God, first thoughts: sackcloth and ashes. Giving up something … smoking … chocolate … booze? Trying to be extra kind instead of giving
A prayer for Shrove Tuesday God, may this food we share give us strength to survive in the tough times: may we walk on into Lent ready to face
Winter – a time in my part of the world for hunkering down, staying warm while also warming up to the year ahead. The Iona Community has a busy year
Time and Space for Youth Leaders at Iona Abbey 21 to 24 March 2023 Take a few days to step away from the constant demands of the everyday to find time and space
One of the many things I love about the Iona Community is our passion for the dance between work and worship, prayer and politics, contemplation and action. The ‘and’, as
Iona Community Leader Ruth Harvey reflects on living Rule 4 of the Community and the symbols of our spirituality. Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis and others have done a remarkable thing.