Choosing to Love the World
Published on 15th May 2022 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
Holy Week 2023: Choosing to Love the World 2nd – 9th AprilThe phrase “Choosing to Love the World” comes from Thomas Merton. Hewrites that ‘choosing to love the world is an acceptance of a task andvocation in the world, in history and in time. In my time, which is thepresent.’He also goes on to say […]
Lenten Soup Lunches
Published on 5th March 2022 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
The current situation in Ukraine is desperate and frightening. There is a humanitarian crisis that could get a lot worse. Supporting agencies like Christian Aid has never been more urgent. The soup lunches are one way to do so. If you would liketo receive updates and e-mails from Christian Aid do look up their website. We […]
Holy Week Services
Published on 5th March 2022 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
Palm Sunday – Eucharist 11:30 a.m. (Cathedral) Monday, April 3 – Compline 7:00 p.m. (by Zoom) Tuesday, April 4 – Compline 7:00 p.m. (by Zoom) Wednesday, April 5 – Eucharist 10:00 a.m. (Cathedral) Wednesday, April 5 – Holy Week Prayer Walk 3:00 p.m. (Mount Malleray Abbey Car Park) Maundy Thursday – Eucharist 7:00 p.m. (Cathedral) […]
Carved Stones Display
Published on 22nd August 2021 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
Sunday 22nd August was a great day when the new exhibition space created to display the ancient carved stones was dedicated by Dom Richard Purcell, Abbot of Mt Melleray and the Dean, following morning service. The Cathedral architect, Margaret Quinlan, remarked that all the work undertaken during the last eighteen years has, up till now, […]
Cotton Library – Recent Acquisitions
Published on 8th August 2021 under Blog Topic - Uncategorised,
An important part of the life of any library is the acquiring of new items for the collection. So far this year we have been very fortunate in having several interesting items donated. We were especially delighted to receive a wonderful “Commonplace Book” as a donation from Philip and Susie Wingfield. It is handwritten and […]