Bethlehem -the House of Bread-

Midnight Mass offered for our families, friends and those who oppose us. In a letter that I have often needed to quote Blessed Charles de Fo...
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Some Calendars Still Available

It is still not too late to order one of the remaining copies of the Papa Stronsay Calendar for 2011 , or to purchase extras. P lease click...
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Keeping the silence

From 10th - 21st December Four Brothers are making their annual Retreat. Since they are on silence during this time and each takes his meals...
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The Way of Bethlehem

During the novena for Christmas we make the Way of Bethlehem. It's like the Way of the Cross only the subjects of the stations are tak...
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Taking Christ out of Xmas

At this time of year, it is possible to hear that by writing Xmas to abbreviate the word Christmas , we are joining the secular world and, ...
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Prayers please for Mother Mary Francesca, O.SS.R.

Was ask your prayers for Reverend Mother Mary Francesca, O.SS.R. Prioress of the Redemptoristine Nuns in Maitland, Australia. Reverend Mothe...
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The St. Nicholas Snows on Papa Stronsay

Feast of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. St. Nicholas has been venerated on Papa Stronsay for over 1,000 years. Our Lady's cloister in St...
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Cum Petro: Solemn Prayer Vigil for Unborn Life

Last Saturday evening, First Vespers of Advent, in union with our Holy Father in Rome, Pope Benedict XVI, (long may he reign!) and in union ...
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The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib...

With temperatures dropping, last Friday was spent preparing the winter stables. (left click on the pictures to see them larger) The ox knowe...
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