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Yesterday was the saint’s day of St Gregory the Great. The reading, taken from one of his sermons, provides an interesting reflection on the readings from Sunday. It also decribes the tensions of pastoral work and the advantages of the monastic life. Here is a reminder that the rhythm of life in a monastry supports […]
I began reports on Jo Gilbert’s workshop on Christian Community with her explanation of Koinonia. She had talked about how communion is rooted in the life of the Trinity and is our deepest vocation, as individuals and for the Church. She went on to look at how this communion, this koinonia comes out of experience […]
Listening to my Spanish CDs this weekend reminded me of something. The teacher introduced the informal way of talking by describing it as the “thou” form. Many years ago, when studying Medieval literature for my degree, I was taught that thou came to be used in informal or familiar circumstances. “Thou” form of pronouns were […]
I am struck time and time again by the fact that God gives us what we need when we need it. There is a synchronicity sometimes in the way we experience the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Recently, while at the Celebrate Conference I bought a book called ‘The Rule of Saint […]
As mentioned here, Karlie and I attended a workshop by Jo Gilbert of the Wellspring Community, during the Celebrate Conference. Jo talked about the concept of koinonia. This is a Greek word that is used in the New Testament when speaking about the communities that formed the newly born Church. She said that koinonia is […]
Today
Tomorrow is the feast of Pentecost or Whit Sunday, the “Birthday of the Church,” and Mass will be celebrated according to Divine Worship at 11:30am at Christ the King Church Langney. We’d love to see you! The pew sheet is available at the link below.
“When the day of Pentecost arrived, the Apostles were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
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Pew sheet for Pentecost (Whit Sunday), 24 May 20260 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Pentecost Novena, the nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost when the Church prays for the coming of the Holy Spirit, is the oldest of all novenas. Join in with the daily posts on our website.
Pentecost Novena: Day 9: The Fruits of the Spirit
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As we grow in the knowledge and love of God under the direction of the Holy Spirit, our service becomes more sincere and generous, the practice of virtue more perfect.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Pentecost Novena, the nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost when the Church prays for the coming of the Holy Spirit, is the oldest of all novenas. Join in with the daily posts on our website.
Pentecost Novena: Day 8: The Gift of Wisdom
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It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, perfects charity, and promotes the practice of virtue in the highest degree.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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