In winter, fig trees look completely dead. Then in spring, they suddenly show signs that they are about to burst into life.
Even in our coldest moments, wee should look for signs of hope to help get us through.
This Thursday we will fly our Union Jack at half-mast and hold a 1 mins silence at 11am for Remembrance Day. We also celebrate the feast day of St Martin of Tours, the patron saint of Chaplains.