VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I wish You all a pleasant and peaceful Sunday and a great week ahead. This week I would like to draw to your attention those who are seeking a partner but are failing. This must be stressful and it is easy for some people to tie themselves in knots, especially now there are websites which advertise partners and … Continue reading A Prayer For Love
VICAR Hurricane Irma has caused devastation across the Caribbean and America’s East Coast. It was the most intense Atlantic hurricane to strike the United States since Katrina in 2005, and the first major hurricane to make landfall in the state of Florida since Wilma in 2005. It has left parts of the Caribbean, like St Thomas, flattened. Boris Johnson was talking this week of “First World War style devastation”. So, Country Squire Readers, whilst wishing You a … Continue reading A Prayer For Our Caribbean Cousins
VICAR Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I wish You all a peaceful and bountiful Sunday and week ahead. Last month 72 years ago, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Nagasaki – just three days after dropping one on the city of Hiroshima. It is estimated that over 150,000 people were killed over those three days. Fast forward to … Continue reading Prayer for Peace in Korea
VICAR The children will be returning to school this week. Parents will be letting out a huge sigh of relief around the land. Teachers will be bracing themselves! Dear Readers, I wish You and Your Family a wonderful and restful Sunday. I hope that any of You who attend school or university have a brilliant year. That You all learn copious amounts of relevant and … Continue reading A Prayer For The Academic Year
Dear Readers of Country Squire Magazine, I trust that You are well. This week the magazine has been subject to a concerted attack from two trolls who spend their lives trying to make the lives of the editorial team as friendless and miserable as theirs. Instead of rising to their bait, the Squires have remained calm and, instead, have submitted – in an act of … Continue reading A Prayer for Trolls
VICAR At time of writing, Dear Readers, I do not know the outcome of the desperate search for Julian Cadman. The British-born seven-year-old was out in Barcelona with his mother when the terrorist’s van struck where they were walking, separating them. Jumarie ‘Jom’ Cadman, the mother of Julian, was found in hospital and is said to be in a serious but stable condition. Please take some time this … Continue reading A Prayer For Julian Cadman
VICAR Dear Country Squire Magazine Readers, have a splendid Sunday. To those of You who are farmers, I know full well that You will be worrying about the weather. This mix of sunshine and rain can be a blessing to some and it can also be seen by others as a burden. Let its combination result in a fine harvest for You and Your family. … Continue reading Prayer For A Bountiful Harvest
VICAR Dear Country Squire Magazine Readers, I wish You a peaceful and pleasant August Sunday. This is the season for travelling. So this Sunday I offer You a prayer for safe travel if You are heading off for Your summer holidays or someone near and dear to You is off gallivanting. Whatever You do, take care. Be well. Enjoy the summer. I wish You well. … Continue reading Prayer For Safe Travel
VICAR Dear Country Squire Readers, I wish You all an excellent Sunday and, as we look forward to August, a relaxing summer of good weather, good times and peace. Today I address healing. If You or another person You love is suffering, then please use the following prayer with them or You in mind. Have a splendid day. You are in my thoughts and prayers. … Continue reading A Prayer For Healing
