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25 February 2013 SRW

To sing a requiem
25 February 2013 (510)

Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire view map

Was sent -- well, had to go -- to Coventry, today:
and managed to make a diversion via one of my favourite
buildings: the cathedral... -- a place with a whole heap of resonance
(even for someone with very little religion).

A little bit of history.

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THE LITANY OF RECONCILIATION...
All have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God...

The hatred which divides nation from nation,
race from race, class from class.
Father, Forgive

The covetous desires of people & nations
to possess what is not their own.
Father, Forgive

The greed which exploits the work of human
hands & lays waste the earth.
Father, Forgive

Our envy of the welfare &
happiness of others.
Father, Forgive

Our indifference to the plight of the imprisoned,
the homeless, the refugee.
Father, Forgive

The lust which dishonours the bodies of men,
women & children.
Father, Forgive

The pride which leads us to trust in
ourselves & not in God.
Father, Forgive

Be kind to one another, tender hearted,
forgiving one another as God in Christ
Forgave You...

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comment
Linda Alstead27-Feb-2013 17:12
It's many years since I went to this building and had forgotten the detail of its beauty even though its remarkable story has never left me. I am a person of no religion whatsoever but I LOVE churches.
Julie Oldfield27-Feb-2013 01:23
Beautiful colors and well composed! V
Máire Uí Mhaicín26-Feb-2013 09:40
It would've made a fine resting place for poor Yorick or the tragic Ophelia.
Tom LeRoy26-Feb-2013 09:25
A lot of character, a place to contemplate, reflect. V
s_barbour26-Feb-2013 00:30
Such a gorgeous old building so full of character!
bill friedlander25-Feb-2013 22:21
A monument to past glories! A fine shot! V
Char25-Feb-2013 22:21
This is so unusual and interesting. Another fabulous shot. Thanks for sharing. \/
larose forest photos25-Feb-2013 22:13
striking, even sombre, image... V
Martin Lamoon25-Feb-2013 21:43
Like your picture of the Old Coventry Cathedral. v
Sheena Woodhead25-Feb-2013 21:30
I spent about 2 minutes in there a few years ago on my way to a meeting with my boss who, unfortunately, didn't seem to want to hang about. I remember the atmosphere and must come back some day.
Mairéad25-Feb-2013 21:09
A very interesting old church.
Brian Samuel25-Feb-2013 20:47
Sent to Coventry :0) was it something you said?
This is one place I've never visited. I didn't know that there was anything left of the old cathedral.
Johnny JAG25-Feb-2013 19:46
Great shot, still a great monument to the spirit of the place