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David Chambers on November 3rd, 2009

High Street Monasteries is the name of the course I am attending this week lead by Ray Simpson of the Community of Aidan and Hilda. Ray has also written  book of the same title. According to the write up the course will be: “Demonstrating how the Celtic model of monasticism has dynamic value for daily [...]

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David Chambers on August 11th, 2009

Today the Church remembers St Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clares.   Clare’s father was a count, her mother the countess Blessed Orsolana. Her father died when the girl was very young. After hearing Saint Francis of Assisi preach in the streets, Clare confided to him her desire to live for God, and [...]

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David Chambers on March 31st, 2009

I’m always on the lookout for good Christian music but that was not really on my mind when I stumbled on the website of The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity. They have a really good selection of music, some of which is available for free download. Is there a catch? Not really. All they want [...]

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