Just recently journalists were trying to reproduce for numerous colour magazines a strange phenomenon – three rainbows! As we all know, there is usually one rainbow and often there is a second as a shadow…even that is remarkable and we stand to look in awe – but three distinct rainbows! Scientists were scrambling to offer explanations but too, were baffled ...
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Reflection for July
It was not by chance that the Catholic Missionary Union decided to use Hothorpe Hall, near Market Harborough, for their venue for a retreat to be held for teachers, chaplains and RE coordinators. This particular site appears in the Dooms Daybook (1086) and the manor has passed through the hands and lives of many famous families, including the Catholic family ...
Read More »In the shelter of each other the people live – Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine
In the course of a conversation, a friend said to me, “Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.” Not being an Irish speaker, I asked her what it meant. She replied, “In the shelter of each other the people live”. This proverb stirred deep within me; as I reflect on it, I continue to discover its profound, rich meaning, ...
Read More »RNDM DANCE FOR THE WORLD
As I pray, I watch the candle flame burning itself out for the Lord, giving its all. Then I see and feel its movement—it is Dancing! And I really feel my heart is dancing too, moved by the awareness of a Divine Presence. God is the Infinite Mover—God dances too! God dances through the music and rhythm of life: the ...
Read More »Reflection for April
As Lent continues and we look towards Holy Week and the Triduum, our minds during these past few weeks have been taken up with many issues that surround us and often we don’t know the way forward: the complexities around Brexit; recent flooding in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe; the horrors of violence in New Zealand; knife crime in our cities, ...
Read More »Mission Newsletter
RNDM sisters in UK and Ireland promote mission through various apostolates, outreach, communication and funding for the missionary works of 870 Sisters of OUR LADY OF THE MISSIONS in 22 countries worldwide. With a grateful hearts we thank you for your generosity in the supports of our Missions.
Read More »Provoking Thoughts – and Experiences.
Serving the poor and needy in our inner cities is a major concern for many people today. As Lent approaches it is good to stop and reflect on those people who give up their days and nights attending to the homeless and the destitute. One such person is one of our student sisters who while studying attends the Capuchin Homeless ...
Read More »Reflection for February 2019
The Hibiscus The scarlet hibiscus was the jewel among the potted plants on the corridor. Its striking beauty arrested the gaze of all who passed by. It reflected something of the glory of God, causing onlookers to express joy and wonder at its sight. This recognition and appreciation made the flower blossom all the more. It basked in the sunshine ...
Read More »Reflection January 2019
“We welcome a New year full of things that have never been “ . (Raine Marie Rilke) The Angel of New Beginnings dances and dallies with ease and delight in and among the planets, between earth and heaven, revitalising, challenging and inspiring us to take a fresh look at where we are; calling us to ponder who we are in ...
Read More »December Reflection – The Season of Advent
From September 1st – October 4th we celebrated the Season of Creation. This has become an annual celebration supported by Christians of all traditions with prayer and action aimed at the protection of creation. It is hope that humanity is growing in awareness of the need to protect everything that God has created. Each season in nature has a beauty ...
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