Autumn Glory - 1

Here we see a creeper on the wall of the Physics Department at Latymer Upper School. During much of the year it is a not very distinguished looking green, but for a few days each Autumn it is a riot of colour. I like the green vestments of Ordinary Time, but it was good to wear cloth of gold on All Saints' Day! The whole of creation seemed to be joining in the festivities!

But All Saints' Day is followed by the Feast of All Souls', and much of November is taken up with praying for the repose of souls of the faithful departed. As Autumn draws on we are reminded that our lives on earth are running out.

The year is swiftly waning,
The summer days are past;
And life, brief life, is speeding;
The end is nearing fast.

It makes one stop and think - and pray!