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19.3.19.
Today, the feast of St Joseph, patron of the dying, our dear Sr M. Catherine
went to God at 3am this morning. Sister had celebrated her 90th birthday
last month & had been poorly for several weeks. Before entering the
monastery she had been a teacher for many years & always maintained a
childlike quality. She was professed 46 years. Now she is at peace; may she
rest in the arms of her beloved Jesus.
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18.3.19.
Praying with & for the people of Christchurch. |
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10.3.19.
1st Sunday in Lent
As we say the Litany of the Passion each day and sing the Stabat Martyr we
think of all the suffering mothers of our world today. So very many who have
lost sons and daughters in tragic circumstances. May Our Lady of Sorrows be
for them a comfort and consolation as they each stand at the foot of their
cross and mourn.
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5.3.19.
Shrove Tuesday
This morning a bit of 'tossing went on in the kitchen! Sadly I don't seem to
have got any mid-air pancake pics so you'll have to take my word that there
was some fine tossing achieved! As you can see from the sister's faces it's
a very serious business!
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22.2.19.
For the past ten days we've had a very nasty dose of flu. Every sister
except one caught it; the monastery has resounded with hacking coughs &
sneezes, bleary eyes & copious hankies. There's been cough mixtures,
expectorants, throat lozengers, Vick vapour rubs, thermometers &
anything else you can think of! Happily the worst seems to be over & now the
only way is up! Praise the Lord!
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10.2.19.
Our dear Donna has now returned to the States after her two week stay. In
true British style we had a tea & supper party & raised our cups of tea to
bid her adieu!
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7.2.19.
Our procession for the feast of the Presentation February 2nd.
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2.1.19.
A few January pics from around the monastery. |
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30.1.19.
God accompanies us on our journey through life with many sign-posts to guide us.
They may not be as clear as in the picture opposite but they are there if we
look. They may be a friend or a stranger; they may be a child or an animal;
they may be a thought, an inspiration or a prayer. If we are truly looking
God will always show us the way.
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26.1.19.
She may never win 'Bake off' or 'Master Chef' but Sr M. Teresa gets our
votes after she made us chocolate brownies!
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24.1.19.
Our Vigil for Holy Founder last night. |
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23.1.19.
Today we end the novena to St Francis de Sales, as we begin his feast with
1st Vespers & a Vigil service this evening. We wish you many blessings &
remember you & all your intentions in prayer at adoration all day tomorrow.
The little painting opposite was brought from France by Mother Therese
Chantal Hurard, who founded the Visitation in England in 1804. |
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'O Theotimus, the soul of our Saviour knew each one of us by
name & by surname: above all on the day of His Passion when He
offered His tears, His prayers, His blood & His life for all
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St
Francis de Sales |
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12.1.19.
Many of us have used the Metro in Paris & even more the Underground in
London. It's a quick way of travelling, if not a comfortable trip during the
times of rush-hour. Its span covers over 250 miles deep beneath the surface
& yesterday was the 153th anniversary of the opening of the London
Underground. We all use different modes of travel to reach our destinations
& so it is in our spiritual lives; we may travel side by side with the same
goal in view, but some of us make stops on the way, take diversions, choose
different times; we may or may not choose who we tavel with. Won't it be
great when we reach our final stop, go up that final escalator & fall into
the arms of Jesus?
Let's pray for all travellers today, that the holy angels will surround them
& bring them safely to their destination |
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6.1.19. The
Epiphany
'What can I give Him
feeble as I am,
If I were a shepherd
I would give a lamb;
If I were a wise man
I would do my part,
Yet what I can I give Him,
give Him my Heart.
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4.1.19.
These shadow dancers are amazing.
They have such a creative skill. Click on the picture opposite. |
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3.1.19.
Happy New Year to everyone.
We are still in awe at the Incarnation story that we just celebrated a week
ago; or are we like the Scottish farmer who couldn't believe such a story?
To read it click on the picture opposite
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27.12.18.
As we approach the end of the year it's time to begin another webpage and
share some Christmas pics with you. Sr Paul Miryam celebrated her 92nd
birthday on Christmas day, you will see her blowing out the candles on her
cake - not 92 of them! May these post-Christmas days bring you joy & rest &
may you look forward in hope to the year ahead. |
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