Tag: jesus
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Torch Trust – vision for people with sight loss
“Recently, I was certified as severely sight impaired/blind. Losing sight can be frightening, confusing and heartbreaking. I have lost my confidence to go out on my own, the ability to recognise faces from a distance and to read the Bible which I have done all my life.” “Over the past 3 years since my wife…
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My grace is sufficient
John Beauchamp reflects on his 30 years of ministry as a blind priest. I was born with a genetic eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa. This is an inherited condition that results in sight loss at some time during a person’s life, although exactly when it will have significant effect is variable. I was a fairly clumsy and…
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Living with Challenges and Grappling with Faith
Carl Veal, who chairs the Disability Inclusion and Action Group for the Diocese of Derby, reflects on how his journey of hearing and sight loss has led him to a deeper faith and to new opportunities to serve Christ and the church. Though born with profound hearing loss, I was lucky enough to have tremendous…
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Reflection: The mental health gospel
Revd John Beauchamp reflects on the Gospel imperative for the church to be a place of belonging and sanctuary for those experiencing mental illness. In recent years we have seen a greater recognition of mental illness and a growing openness from many to disclose and talk about their emotional and psychological struggles. Additionally, although mental…
Disability Matters 