tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post1582460655896531010..comments2023-10-30T10:19:13.446+00:00Comments on Daydreamer: Remembering all our deadRay Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-56456596257622803892011-11-15T19:39:05.377+00:002011-11-15T19:39:05.377+00:00I agree Sue, and since I sing in the choir, howeve...I agree Sue, and since I sing in the choir, however much I might enjoy doing that, the need to be aware of 'what comes next' takes over from any chance to be quiet and simply be.<br />Don't misunderstand me, I love taking part in all the services, but they do tend to become a series of exercises rather than an opportunity to worship.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-69074271563185567542011-11-15T18:13:00.639+00:002011-11-15T18:13:00.639+00:00There is a lot of benefit in this sort of service ...There is a lot of benefit in this sort of service that allows us peaceful and meaningful reflection.Suemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128736092253293640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-50210969530797614432011-11-14T22:34:51.469+00:002011-11-14T22:34:51.469+00:00With a degree of sadness obviously, but also with ...With a degree of sadness obviously, but also with a sort of quiet acceptance which is slowly becoming the 'norm'.<br />The realization that everyone there has experienced loss in some form or another lends a feeling of shared understanding and mutual support.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-44927730709363633142011-11-14T21:36:19.915+00:002011-11-14T21:36:19.915+00:00How did you cope with your memories?How did you cope with your memories?Chelliah Laityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15357380981465547579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-21008374006969202532011-11-13T20:24:00.486+00:002011-11-13T20:24:00.486+00:00Not sure about hope Freda, but it slows life down ...Not sure about hope Freda, but it slows life down to a less frenetic pace - even if only temporarily - and that must be a good thing.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-55102178977649225742011-11-13T20:20:37.567+00:002011-11-13T20:20:37.567+00:00It is a good combination and since the Service of ...It is a good combination and since the Service of Light tends to attract only a small congregation, it allows the feeling of peace and tranquility to <br />fill the large empty space.<br />For me it has the affect of calming down the heightened emotions of the two earlier services, by allowing time for quiet reflection. <br />Perhaps you might suggest it as an alternative way next year Perpetua.<br />When our Rector gets things right they tend to be very right. He seems to have a sense of what will work.Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-31849883499710851702011-11-13T19:00:20.830+00:002011-11-13T19:00:20.830+00:00And it sounds like a time of hope as well.And it sounds like a time of hope as well.Fredahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112672598946758847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7948117492116997244.post-11589466687753252632011-11-13T18:07:52.961+00:002011-11-13T18:07:52.961+00:00What a helpful way of combining Remembrance Sunday...What a helpful way of combining Remembrance Sunday with All Souls, Ray. I've never seen it done this way, but it's such a good idea and I'm very glad it worked so well for you. We usually have our service of light the week before Remembrance Sunday.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.com