Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who dost feed the birds and clothe the flowers, and who carest for us as a father for his children: We beseech thee of thy tender goodness to save us from distrust and vain self-concern; that with unwavering faith we may cast our every care on thee, and live in daily obedience to thy will; through thy beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
The leaves soften, the bracken rusts, the sunrise ticks later and later. The change seems to happen imperceptibly, but walk along a lane or stand in a woodland you haven't seen for a few weeks, and it's suddenly obvious all around you. The birds are quieter, the air thicker, as… pic.twitter.com/6Kpr2Yamvs
— peaklass (@peaklass1) October 2, 2025