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This Sunday’s readings: Presentation of Christ in the Temple WHETHER WE are still enjoying a misspent youth, making the most of a midlife crisis, or growing old disgracefully, we must listen to Simeon, who was ready... Subscriber only	Next Sunday’s readings: 1st Sunday of Lent A FUN-SIZED how-to manual was warmly reviewed recently in these pages (Books, 4 January). Subscriber only	Picture Easter FOR the Maundy Thursday issue of the Church Times, the Editor is looking for images that might aid readers in their devotions. Subscriber only

Entering the stillness After a few minutes, the contemplative gently moves attention away from the surrounding sounds and begins to focus on the body. Subscriber only	Prayer for the week “An empty book is like an Infant’s Soul, in which anything may be written. . . I have a mind to fill this with profitable wonders.” Subscriber only	Arms in the climate battle [COL][IMAGE][COL] “Don’t overfill me. . .” “Unplug me. . .” The Church Times and Tearfund, a Christian relief and development agency, have teamed up... Subscriber only

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