Jesus’ disciples are impressed when they visit Jerusalem, according to Sunday’s lectionary. The stones are solid, but Jesus tells them the foundations of Jerusalem are shaky. Things will fall apart, and the fate of the buildings will reflect this. The disciples must not despair – there will be trouble – but that will be the agonising birth of a new age.
This morning a larch needle got blown into my mouth. the event was of no consequence, but I just thought I’d mention it.