Outcry against savagery

Not only has Stalin’s reputation experienced a resurgence of acceptability and admiration in modern day Russia, but Putin himself is waging war with a level of savagery that rivals that of his bloodthirsty and ruthless predecessor. Let’s pray for a rising up of voices from within Russia to cry out against the war: the power of grieving wives and mothers is perhaps still more potent than street protests. Even in this, the Holy Spirit will be at work in unseen ways. The solo flute piece you will hear is Debussy’s Syrinx, performed for us many years ago by Elizabeth Long.