Father forgive us for we know not what we do

Lord, in your mercy hear our prayer for Andrea Clark

Oblates anyone?

so many windows in life, Penmon Priory, North Wales
Ever since I was a little girl I have felt drawn to the religious life. Not knowing anything about it, or anyone who was a practicing Catholic, I didn’t have anywhere to turn for advice when I felt this ‘calling’. I certainly didn’t understand it [...]

Heartily does it

I snapped this image of a tapestry while exploring the inside of one of the slate mining cottages that had been preserved in North Wales, from the early 1900’s.
I have been pondering a lot lately, as well you know (thanks for putting up with my thinking aloud) and this simple tapestry took me aback when [...]

I return into Thy loving embrace

Llanrug walkway, Wales

A Prodigal SonChristina Rossetti
Does that lamp still burn in my Father’s house,Which he kindled the night I went away?I turned once beneath the cedar boughs,And marked it gleam with a golden ray;Did he think to light me home some day?
Hungry here with the crunching swine,Hungry harvest have I to reap;In a dream I [...]

Home again.

I’m glad to be back home after my wonderful break and I return refreshed. However, I’ve spent a good deal of time (unintentionally) reflecting upon my walking The Way and have come to the conclusion (as I am periodically prone to do) that I’m not doing a very good job of it. Walking in Christ’s [...]

She’s in! 4 Catholics in the family now…who’ll be next???

Haven’t got time to post many words, but I just had to quickly offer you these pics as thanks for all your loving support, before I go to bed. It’s almost midnight and Easter Vigil was spectacular. THANKYOU for your prayers and encouragement! See you in a week or so! [...]

Holy Saturday

The day has finally arrived when my dear mother will be received into the Catholic Church! Christ has rescued another of His strays! Praise God!
(My mother can barely contain her excitement and anticipation…it’s a joy to watch)I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all who are to be received/or whom [...]

And God Died – Good Friday

crucifiction sunsetOriginally uploaded by ukok.
From the Gospel of John
Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. Seeing his mother and the disciple he loved standing near her, Jesus said to his mother,
‘Woman, this is your son‘.
Then to the disciple he said,’
‘This is [...]

Faustina and Divine Mercy image

Faustina and Divine Mercy imageOriginally uploaded by ukok.

Thanks to Jean for reminding me that the Divine Mercy Novena begins today! I’m having to print of the prayers to say each day as I’m not going to be around for a week or so, but I will be joining in…from Wales!
Please do join with us!

Introductions

fire_heart Originally uploaded by ukok.

I don’t see this as an appropriate title for my friend, Tom’s website and I’m sure you will agree. His literary talent is extraordinarily insightful. If you’re looking for a glimpse into one man’s soul set alight for God, then he’s your man.
Go! See! You won’t regret [...]

Prefigurement of the Papacy

The Mass of the Lord’s Supper last night was a wonderful occassion. Sitting at table with Christ on the very night that he instituted the Eucharist. How nerve tinglingly intense.
The washing of the feet.
My son, Wonderboy, the Altar server chosen as one of the 12. (actually I must ask for prayer for [...]

Holy Thursday

John 6:49-66

Your ancestors ate the manna in the desert, but they died;

this is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat itand not die.

I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I [...]

Hope for Hollywood to become Holywood?

From 1950’s Hollywood pin up
To cloistered nun
Read more about Dolores Hart

Thursday Morning and Evening Prayers of the Divine Office

Morning Prayer
O God, come to my aid.
O Lord, make haste to help me.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen.

Psalm 79 (80)

Lord, tend your vine

Shepherd of Israel, listen – you who take Joseph as [...]

Just step this way.

Well, the good news is that I have my car back.
The bad news is that it cost £618.05 pence. Where the hell they got the 5 pence I don’t know.
But I’m driving and that’s a good thing. Ironically, one of the first things I did was to go to town and while [...]

Wednesday Morning and Evening Prayers of the Divine Office

Evening Prayer
O God, come to my aid.O Lord, make haste to help me.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Psalm 61 (62)
Peace in God
My soul, find peace in God alone: from [...]

Barking Mad

Today everything didn’t go as planned.
Somedays are like that. Most days actually.
Last Friday was a good day. Lot’s of bargains when shopping with my daughter,lot’s of treats (thanks to her entering me in that BESTMUM competition!) and an overwhelming feeling of all being well with the world.
Saturday was crap.
Sunday was Mass, [...]

Tuesday Morning and Evening Prayers of the Divine Office

Morning prayer
O God, come to my aid.O Lord, make haste to help me.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen.

Psalm 42 (43)

Longing for the temple

Vindicate me, Lord: judge my case against an unholy nation, [...]

Hitchhikers guide to Car Mechanics…

They make a lot of money.
Seriously, I took the poorly puppy of a car in to the garage (again) today and got a quote for about £400-£450 of work that needs doing on it before I can go away next week. Now a part of the quote is for general servicing , but [...]

Monday Morning & Evening Prayers of the Divine Office

Morning Prayer

O God, come to my aid.O Lord, make haste to help me.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen.

Psalm 41 (42)

Longing for the Lord and his temple

Like a deer that longs for springs [...]

Passion Sunday

Today we recieve palm crosses in memory of the laying down of the palms on which Christ rode the donkey into Jerusalem…and yet a week from now we will be repeating our part from todays Gospel reading, with shouts of, “Crucify Him!”. The welcoming gesture of laying down palms reminds me of how much [...]

Sunday Morning and Night Prayers of the Divine Office

Morning Prayer
O God, come to my aid.O Lord, make haste to help me.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.Amen.
Psalm 117 (118)A cry of rejoicing and triumphGive thanks to the Lord for he is [...]

Holy Week Meme

I’ve been tagged by Jean to complete the Holy Week meme, so here goes!

Lent is almost over and this Sunday is Palm Sunday already! I thought it would be fun to share what we do special to commemorate the Passion and Resurrection of Our Lord…
1. What do you do with your new blessed palm(s) from [...]

Feed me till I want no more…which will be never.

His Life, in our hands (or on our tongue- which is my preference) EVERYDAY.
You’ve got to love the Catholic Church and the Apostolic Ministry through which the consecration of the work of human hands becomes the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Bread of life, sustenance of my soul, ever feed [...]

Saturday Morning and Evening Prayers of the Divine Office

Morning Prayer

O God, come to my aid.O Lord, make haste to help me.Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,world without end.Amen.

Psalm 118 (119): 145-152

I call on you with all my heart – answer me, Lord. I [...]