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a prayer for a cold morning

Leunig_paintings6Dear God,
let us prepare for winter.
The sun has turned away from us
and the nest of summer hangs broken in a tree.
Life slips through our fingers
and, as darkness gathers, our hands grow cold.
It is time to go inside.
It is time for reflection and resonance.
It is time for contemplation.
Let us go inside.
Amen

Michael Leunig, A Common Prayer, Collins Dove, 1990.

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Ah Leunig, always good for some reflection. Especially after a chilly bike ride to work. Thanks Simon.

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    • I teach in practical theology at Whitley College, University of Melbourne. • I am a husband, a father, and a lover of food and life at the table. • I read too much. • I live in the heart of Melbourne, a chaotic yet gracious network of neighbourhoods for which I have the deepest affection. • I am an enthusiastic advocate for the city and its potential to enrich our lives. • I am a Christian committed to discerning and responding to the presence of God in daily life.

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    Cooking, eating and dining out in Melbourne: a site for kids and adults who love food.

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