“Nathanael asks Jesus, “where did you come to know me?” Jesus answered “I saw you under the fig tree…” (John 1.48) You are all familiar with the work of Mark Cazalet given his striking contribution here in the engravings of the Reconciliation Chapel behind me. Striking would be the word as well for his […]
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Mass and Installation of the new Superior, Father Oswin Gartside
HR : Baptism of Christ, 7 January 2018
Gen 1.1-5; Acts 19.1-7; Mark 1.4-11 Yesterday, following the star, we went with the three strangers to offer gifts to the Christ child. Today, we stand beside the Jordan as Jesus comes to be baptised by John. And today is a bit like a crime novel: some dramatic things happen and we, the spectators, are […]
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Letter from John – December 2017
Dear All, It is quite some time since I have written to the Companions. Life has been very busy lately (so what’s new?). There have been lots of guests and I have given a couple of unexpected addresses. I am now struggling to complete a Retreat for Readers at Walsingham beginning on Monday week. At […]
Letter from Marc – December 2017
Greetings to all our many friends! We are now two weeks into the ‘waiting.’ How is it going for you? Things have been especially protracted for us here, keeping watch alongside our (recently departed) brother Roy CR during his illness and in the final hour of his death. It was dignified and quiet and entirely […]
College of the Resurrection is Recruiting… in Admin!
The College of the Resurrection are recruiting a College Secretary / Executive Assistant to the Principal They are looking for an experienced and skilled person to join the team in this unique institute of higher education within the environs of the monastic Community of the Resurrection. The Secretary is a pivotal person in the College, whose purpose […]
Br Roy France CR
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Br Roy France CR, who died yesterday (Monday 11 December) in the 66th year of his profession. Alleluia – Christ is Risen.
Bishop of Newcastle visits the College of the Resurrection
Each year we are pleased to welcome a number of bishops to the College, usually when they have candidates for ordination in formation with us. In November it was our pleasure to have the Rt Revd Christine Hardman, Bishop of Newcastle, as our guest. For many years there has been a significant number of Diocese […]
Nicolas CR reflects on developments in Zimbabwe
What a time it has been for those of us who love Zimbabwe. In just a few days Robert Mugabe and his wife have been removed from power, by the army, no less. It has all been done peacefully; Zimbabweans have reacted with almost universal joy. Mnangagwa has been instated as president. No one has […]