from God's Grandeur, by G. M. Hopkins

 Life returning confuses us. With no body in the grave, the disciple women and men, the soldiers, the authorities were all in disarray. Jesus’ followers were ambivalent: joy and hope, yes, but also denial, doubt and chilling fear.

How to hold all these? How to live on in the present with such ambiguity: generosity, suffering, waiting, love, anxiety and joy … everything changing, absence, certainties gone.

Where are there ambiguities in the life I am living?   Where did there used to be certainty, but now unknowing?

How do I hold the tension of the violence of, for example, the food chain, alongside our trust in a loving Creator God?

Where are the signs of hope? Of the reign of the loving God being at hand – ‘now-but-not-yet?

You can find a series of three Easter reflections with an ‘eco’ theme here

In a new season, life returns at Breathing Space from 6th April: we look forward to welcoming you, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Groups are welcome any day by arrangement.

… after a night of discouragement

God of compassion, Restorer of the dawn: we know of course, you and I, that morning will, after this prolonged night, return. I’ve waited before … weary, … disappointed. Brand your hope into the centre of my heart … my hope in darkness …

Macrina Wiederkehr, in Seasons of Your Heart

Approaching Easter, waiting in the darkness for glimmers of light, may you find encouragement joining your people, your community of faith, on the journey through despair into hope. Spring nudges us towards hope – enjoy!

Breathing Space itself is enjoying Easter time-out and is closed from 25th March to 5th April inclusive.

In a new season, from 6th April, Breathing Space looks forward to welcoming you, on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Groups are welcome any day by arrangement.

Coming Up

Saturday 6th April 2024 The Boundless Way  CANCELLED as presenter is no longer available.

However, you are welcome to come for your own time of reflection and creativity, alone or with a friend. Just email breathingspacecoventry@gmail.com to let us know. No charge; enjoy the Spring garden.

Wednesday 17th April 2024 Julian of Norwich Quiet Day No 2 with Rev Nikki Moon, 10am – 3 pm
Please note this is the second of three quiet days on Julian, each with a different theme from her writings.  Each day can be attended in isolation or come to them all for a deeper dive into Julian’s visions. God made it, God loves it, God keeps it! Click here to book