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Revd Nikki's Thoughts

A Time of Remembrance...........

1/11/2019

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This month we commemorate once again the sacrifice made by an unimaginably vast number of people who served, supported and died during the wars. You could not have lived through the WWII and been unaffected, it was a local, national and global catastrophe. But as the number of people who lived through the horror is fading, are the lessons learned in blood fading from memory as well?  As we see a rise in the far right and extremism, an increased acceptability of divisive language and the rejection and dehumanisation of those considered ‘other’ or ‘lesser’ to ourselves.
 
In praying for peace, in committing ourselves to peace, we’re committing to reject hatred, intolerance, violence and war. We commit to live out a better future.
 
Remembrance is a time to honour those who made and continue to make great sacrifices in war but also to pray and commit to the costliness of peace. 
 
And remember if it all feels too cyclical and too much God says:
 
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” Gospel of John 16:33
 
 
Peace be with you,
Nikki 

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    Revd Nikki Mann

    Nikki is the Priest in Charge of the Raddesley Benefice (which consists of 6 churches) in Cambridgeshire

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  • Home
    • In Memory of Rev Nikki Mann
    • Nikki's Blog
  • Services
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      • Resources
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    • Baptism service
    • Baptism FAQ's
    • Confirmation
  • Weddings
    • Fees
  • Funerals
    • Fees
  • Parishes
    • St Mary's, Brinkley
    • St Augustine, Burrough Green
    • St Peter's, Carlton
    • St Mary's, Dullingham
    • St Peter's, Stetchworth
    • St Mary-the-Less, Westley Waterless
  • News and Events
    • Brinkley Bell Ringing
    • Village News
    • Gallery >
      • Easter 2018
      • Pet Service - May 2018
      • All Souls 2018
      • Beacons of Light - Nov 2018
      • Christingle
      • Stetchworth Christmas Tree Festival 2019
      • Stetchworth Christmas Tree Festival/BEM Presentation for Lily Whymer - 8 Dec 2018
      • Pet Service 2019
  • Contact
    • Donate
    • Useful Links