When it cannot be carried alone
for those moments when ordinary strength no longer suffices
Category: english
A dream at the Barbican
I went to sleep; and now I am refresh’d,A strange refreshment; for I feel in meAn inexpressive lightness, and a senseOf freedom, as I were at length myself,And ne’er had been before. (John Henry Newman, The Dream of Gerontius) On a day of tube strikes, our cheffe de chœur (aka …
Log entry. January. 2026. 04:00 hours.
May 2026 be a year in which we renew our faiths. Our beliefs. Our hopes.
London Magic
Even wet and messy there’s still something magical about snow in London. Already feels like Santa is just around the corner.
🌹 Tina or Antoine — Who do we believe ?
Love: a second-hand emotion — or perhaps, une vérité du cœur?
Goodbye… it was lovely as always …
Oufff…At last, they’re gone. Do you know that feeling?The door clicks shut and suddenly the whole house exhales. No scraping chairs, no chorus of voices, no forced laughter. Just silence. Heavy, sticky, liberating. A few days ago, the great invasion. Family. Announced months in advance. You were excited, of course. …
A Ray of Sunshine on the Road to Chartres
A breaking light on the road to Chartres. This reflection weaves together thoughts on grace, longing, and the shared hopes we carry for peace, prosperity, and love. For sometimes, a single message is enough to light the way.
Repentance or Pleasure
Faced with everyday challenges, our decisions can lead us down oppositional pathways.
Patience
Living in the moment is essential. Advocating for “less doing and more being,” it’s not about passivity or missing out on life’s opportunities. It’s about being patient— about harmonising action with contemplation.
Seeing. Hearing. Believing.
Having good eyes and ears as well as a strong heart is not enough.