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In 1908, Melitta Bentz changed the shape of a morning.

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When Mary Sat Beside Me

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A New Way to See Old Habits: Building on What Already Works

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Every year, as I step into the candlelit hush of Magdalen College Chapel for Ash Wednesday, there is a moment—a breath, a pause—before the music begins. The hush settles like mist, and then the first notes of Miserere me...

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When we read the stories of women in the Bible, we’re not just learning about events of ancient history—we’re learning about ourselves. Women like Eve, Mary, and even the enigmatic Lilith offer a powerful glimpse into th...

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Why a Recommended Reading List?

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Eve, Faith, and the Body Politic: A Deep Dive on Breaking Bread

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Is God’s Word Complete Without Us?

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She had spent years running—though she wouldn’t have called it that. She called it responsibility. She called it doing what needed to be done. Holding everything together, making sure everyone was okay.

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Hagar’s story is one of survival, faith, and divine intervention, and her role in the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam is both significant and profound. Often overlooked in mainstream religious te...

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A Single Memory That Spans a Lifetime

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The Power of Connection: A Creative Workshop with Friends

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As Advent unfolds and the promise of Christmas approaches, Mary’s story continues to inspire and challenge us. In this final episode of our three-part series on Mary’s Voice: Advent Reflections, Diana and Terri delve int...

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This week on Breaking Bread, Terri and I set out to reflect on the second week of Advent with the help of Dr Amy Orr-Ewing’s wonderful book, Mary’s Voice. While we intended to focus equally on humility, forgiveness, and ...

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As we draw to a close on the first week of Advent, Terri and I reflected on the story of Mary—her voice, her courage, and her personhood. Inspired by Mary's Voice: An Advent Reflection by Dr Amy Orr-Ewing, we explored wh...

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The Bible is filled with stories of remarkable women whose lives offer profound lessons on faith, perseverance, and purpose. Their stories—though sometimes overshadowed—are treasures waiting to inspire us. These women fa...

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In a healthcare system stretched to its limits, where chronic illnesses and mental health challenges dominate the landscape, one uncomfortable truth often goes unaddressed: the role of trauma. Dr. Susanna Petche encapsul...

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“Just relax and take it easy,” we used to say to Mum. It was well-meaning advice, tossed at her by us kids and my dad, who always seemed to know better than to meddle too much with what she was juggling. But now, as a mu...

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Parenting is messy. Let’s be honest, no amount of reading, research, or heartfelt advice can truly prepare us for the chaos and contradictions of raising children. We enter this role bursting with love, determination, an...

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If you’ve found your way here, perhaps sadness has been a companion of yours lately, or maybe it’s visited someone you love. Sadness can feel heavy, like a gray blanket draped over the heart. But let me assure you, sadne...

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Finding Strength in Unexpected Places

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Healing isn’t linear; it isn’t tidy. It’s messy, continual, and full of contradictions. There are seasons where growth feels impossible, like the barren winter where everything looks lifeless. Yet, beneath the surface, s...

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In our day-to-day lives, there are countless moments where women encounter forms of harassment or see behaviour that should never have become normalised. From whispered comments that slide past in a busy room to the more...

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As the seasons turn, they remind us of the beauty of change and the quiet promise of new beginnings. Just as the trees shed their leaves in autumn and the world quiets down in winter, we too are invited to let go of what...

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To feel seen, to feel understood—these are the quiet gifts we crave. Know this: there’s a space carved out just for you in this world, and your voice, your story, your light are irreplaceable. Today, take up that space. ...

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There’s a quiet beauty in the days we stumble. Those moments when life doesn’t follow our plans are where we find our most human, raw selves. It’s easy to think that we should always stay calm, composed, or unbothered. B...

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Celebrating Small Victories

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