Walk with me Jesus

  Let's remember today at 11am those who fought in the great war, including our own grandparents.

Part 1: The Maiden Voyage It was supposed to be the holiday of a lifetime. Standing on the grand teak deck of the luxury cruise liner, you raised a crisp, ice-cold martini to the shimmering blue horizon, the olive catching the afternoon sun as the ship glided smoothly across the ocean.   Days passed in effortless luxury—lounging by the sparkling swimming pool, enjoying world-class dining, and even taking a special invitation tour to visit the captain up on the bustling bridge, watching the vast expanse of the sea unfold through panoramic windows. Part 2: Abandon Ship The serenity shattered without warning in the dead of night. A violent shudder shook the massive vessel, followed by blaring alarms and the red flash of emergency strobe lights. Over the loudspeaker, the grim command echoed: “Abandon ship! All hands to the lifeboats!” Panic and chaos filled the corridors as you rushed to the deck.  You managed to secure a spot in a crowded lifeboat as it was lowered into the...

 Welcome to the first post of my new blog.  I was late getting to the Rosary group today. Because I had cycled to work it meant I also had to cycle to church. My Giant XL with racing tyres ate the miles and with its speed I felt confident to use the road for large portions. A bonus is that a new law dictates that cars have to overtake as if overtaking another car giving 1.5 metres clearance or face a considerable fine. I noticed many doing so moving half onto the oncoming lanes over the centre line.  The rosary had all but finished when I arrived but I was happy to say my own. The ladies stayed for some time chatting in the chapel, as they do. It doesn't bother me. Eventually they left and after the third decade I became aware of somebody sitting close behind me. Just an occasional breath. Nothing threatening. I felt very relaxed. It was nice to sense human companionship. I peacefully finished my last prayers to St Michael to keep the demons out of my house, picked up my ...