But miracles are not for the asking; they come only when the stern eyes of God droop shut for a moment, and Our Lady takes advantage of His inattention to grant an illicit mercy. God...is an Anglican, whereas Our Lady is of the True Faith; the two of Them have an uneasy relationship, unable to agree on anything, except that if They divorce, the Devil will leap gleefully into the breach.

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Themes

  • Faith — Reflections on belief, spirituality, and trust in the unseen
  • Marriage — Partnership, commitment, and the journey of shared life
  • Religion — Exploring belief systems, worship, and spiritual practice

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