8th December: FRIDAY, WEEK ONE IN ADVENT & FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
One of the world's leading vocal ensembles, Tenebrae, sing Anton Bruckner's setting of the medieval text 'Virga Jesse floruit' .
TEXT
Virga Jesse floruit: The rod of Jesse has flourished:
Virgo Deum et hominem genuit: the Virgin has borne God and man:
pacem Deus reddidit, God has restored peace,
in se reconcilians ima summis. reconciling to himself the heights and the depths.
Alleluia!
TEXT
Virga Jesse floruit: The rod of Jesse has flourished:
Virgo Deum et hominem genuit: the Virgin has borne God and man:
pacem Deus reddidit, God has restored peace,
in se reconcilians ima summis. reconciling to himself the heights and the depths.
Alleluia!
Any time, online, self guided (but there is also an option to talk personally with a retreat guide as you make your retreat).
Through the centuries monasteries have offered spiritual and physical support and sanctuary for travellers, seekers and pilgrims, and the Benedictine nuns of Turvey Abbey in Bedfordshire, England continue that tradition online. They offer a rich variety of resources for online retreats and prayer, including the option to talk with a retreat guide digitally during a retreat.
Through the centuries monasteries have offered spiritual and physical support and sanctuary for travellers, seekers and pilgrims, and the Benedictine nuns of Turvey Abbey in Bedfordshire, England continue that tradition online. They offer a rich variety of resources for online retreats and prayer, including the option to talk with a retreat guide digitally during a retreat.
James Finley is a former Trappist monk who studied closely with Thomas Merton. He is the author of Thomas Merton's Palace of Nowhere.
"We tend to treat ourself the way we were treated". In a two hour online talk, Dr Finley walks participants through spiritual dimensions of the Gospels, showing us how they can guide and empower us to heal the traumas in our minds and hearts. In doing so, we can open ourselves to the Gospels’ spiritual depth of healing and our innate mercy toward ourselves, others, and all living things.
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"We tend to treat ourself the way we were treated". In a two hour online talk, Dr Finley walks participants through spiritual dimensions of the Gospels, showing us how they can guide and empower us to heal the traumas in our minds and hearts. In doing so, we can open ourselves to the Gospels’ spiritual depth of healing and our innate mercy toward ourselves, others, and all living things.
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18th December: Fourth Sunday in Advent
O Adonai
O Adonai
Today we hear the title O Adonai. For our Jewish brothers and sisters, the name of God is so sacred that it is never pronounced, but replaced by an alternative name. Adonai is one such alternative.
O Lord Eternal and leader of Israel, you appeared to Moses in a burning bush and you gave him the Law on Sinai. O come and save us with your mighty power. Maranatha, Come, Lord Jesus, Come.
O Lord Eternal and leader of Israel, you appeared to Moses in a burning bush and you gave him the Law on Sinai. O come and save us with your mighty power. Maranatha, Come, Lord Jesus, Come.
19th December: Monday in Advent Week Four
On December 17th the Gospel was the genealogy of Jesus Christ, Son of David, Son of Abraham. Joseph, the husband of Mary, is of the House of David. Thus this list of the generations firmly roots Jesus both as a human being and of the royal house.
O Root of Jesse, which standest for an ensign of the people, at whom kings shall shut their mouths, to whom the Gentiles shall say: Come and deliver us, and tarry not.
O Root of Jesse, which standest for an ensign of the people, at whom kings shall shut their mouths, to whom the Gentiles shall say: Come and deliver us, and tarry not.