Archives for February 2019

Mgr Edwin’s funeral

Sunday 24 February 2019

Tomorrow is the funeral of Mgr Edwin Barnes, at St Osmund’s in Salisbury. As some of us have just been away in Bournemouth we were able to chat with some of his old group, who are travelling up. For those unable to be there in person, the service will be live streamed at the church’s […]

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The gift points to the giver.

Saturday 16 February 2019

Dear Friends, Our readings are beginning to turn our attention towards Lent. In the old Calendar this Sunday is referred to a Septuagesima, reminding us there are 70 days until the end of Easter week and 3 Sundays before Lent begins. This is a time to prepare for the gift of the season of Lent. […]

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My eyes have seen the King.

Saturday 9 February 2019

“What a wretched state I am in! I am lost…..my eyes have looked at the King, the Lord of Hosts.” These words are uttered by the prophet Isaiah in response to the glorious vision of heaven he received. He saw the angelic host sing what we call the Sanctus and they sang with such powerful […]

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The Pegleys in Ordinariateland

Wednesday 6 February 2019

We are all pleased to have Graham and Sharon back from their travels. Every year,  they spend months  looking after guests at the Bella Vista. Every year, once the hectic holiday season is over, they take the opportunity to travel themselves. This year they managed to fit in visits to two very different Ordinariate groups. Before Christmas, while visiting […]

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