Posts by Julianne Chatfield

Celebrating Deacon Philip’s Ordination.

Wednesday 7 August 2013

Philip Penfold was ordained deacon on 27th July at Warwick Street. He deaconed for mass on the Sunday. Unfortunately it was a weekend when many were away on pilgrimage or had family events. So this Sunday we celebrated with cream tea. This is quickly becoming a tradition this summer, with so many special events. This […]

It is good to be here.

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Today is the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. I was struck by the reading from the Saints, this morning when Neil and I prayed the office together. Coming from a sermon by St Anastasius, I particularly noticed that the disciples, in experiencing the Transfiguration, were being called by God to enter into the […]

The Narrow Gate.

Thursday 1 August 2013

Recently, the Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, sent out a pastoral letter. It is a thoughtful and thought-provoking reflection and can be read here.

St Ignatius’ Day

Wednesday 31 July 2013

Today is the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits and wrote the Spiritual Exercises. He has had a big impact on my own life and we as a group have used his Examen in our group life to review what God is doing in our lives. I have been reflecting […]

Day for Life

Sunday 28 July 2013

Today is Day for Life. I was struck by the prayer for this year: Holy Mary, Mother of Love, holding in your arms, the fruit of your womb, graciously look upon our earth and remove from it all that hardens our hearts and dims our eyes to the preciousness of human life, from the moment […]

Philip’s Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

Thursday 25 July 2013

This Saturday, please remember Philip Penfold in your prayers. At 12pm, in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Warwick Street, London Philip and 3 others will be ordained Deacon. Please also pray for Jenny, his wife and their family, who will be supporting him on the day. Many of our group will be away on […]