Yesterday we bid a very fond farewell to our brother Jacob, whose period in temporary vows came to an end last week. Jacob has been in first profession with the Community of the Resurrection since 2013, and decided in January’s Chapter meeting that he would not seek to take life vows. During his time at […]
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Br Simon Holden CR
Please pray for the repose of the soul of our dear brother Simon Holden CR, who died peacefully yesterday (Thursday 7th February). Fr Simon was 88 and in the 52nd year of his profession in CR. His funeral requiem will be at Mirfield in the Upper Church on Friday 1st March at 11.30 am, followed by […]
Fr John’s Run for Tariro
Tetelesthai! I have run the race. I have finished the course. Alleluia. We had a wonderful morning for the run. The weather was perfect and at the moment we have raised £6,207. This is excellent and will make a big difference to the needs of the Tariro charity. Thanks to everyone who has given support, […]
Don’t forget the poor. Epiphany 3 2019
“Don’t forget the poor.” That is what one of the Cardinals said to Pope Francis as soon as he was elected. And he hasn’t. Over and over again he has reminded us that the poor are not on the edge of Christian life. Jesus put them at the centre. So must we. When St Matthew […]
The Justice of God (Week of Prayer for Unity Talk)
The Justice of God – a talk given in the Week of Prayer for Unity I am a child of the Sixties – that wonderful decade when we thought we could reinvent the world. Justice, freedom, peace were the battle cries of the day. I grew up in what was then Rhodesia and we protested […]
Br Marc’s Companions Letter – January 2019
Greetings and a very happy new year to all our friends! I feel as though I am finally beginning to settle back into something resembling normal again after my three months in Trier. I have spent time completing a German course there and living alongside the brothers of St. Matthias’ abbey with whom we have […]
Water become wine
“When the steward of the feast tasted the water now become wine he said to the bridegroom…..you have kept the best wine until last.” This miracle is close to many of our hearts. You could say it is not that unusual: every year, all over the world water, grapes, sunshine and some human skill produce […]
Companion’s Letter – January 2019
Dear Friends and Companions, I hope that you have all enjoyed a Christmas full of blessings and that the New Year will bring joy to you and through you to everyone that you know.I am using this chaplain’s letter to flag up reminders of a few of the many super events that will take place […]
Monasticism and Vocation: Christ our Call
Newcastle Cathedral Saturday 23 March 2019, 10.30am – 4.00pm Christ is calling you! From our place in Monastic life, we offer to the Church ‘Stations of Vocation’ that help us to respond to Christ and live our primary vocation together as Church: the praise and worship of God. Join brothers of the Community of the […]
A new chapter for A Theological College like no other…
Fr Peter Allan CR has announced his retirement as Principal of the College of the Resurrection at the end of the academic year. Fr Peter has been in post since 2011, having previously taught in the College alongside monks of the Community and other academic staff. Fr Oswin Gartside CR, Superior of the Community and […]