The Beginnings of a Craftsman
In the monastery one learns to do everything. Our young postulant, Aidan, expressed a desire to learn how to marbleise and decorate altars ...
Showing posts with label Island Life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Island Life. Show all posts
Perpetual Profession of Br Charles-Marie de Jesus, F.SS.R.
On the feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Succour saw the joyous occasion of Br Charles-Marie de Jesus, F.SS.R. making is perpetual profession...
St Alphonsus High and Dry
On the eve of the feast of our Holy Father St Alphonsus the time and tide are just right to easily remove the Monastery barge, St Alphonsus...
Behold the birds of the air...
Fear not therefore: better are you than many sparrows. Matt. 10:31 This evening this small bird flew through an open window into th...
The Longest Day
Some photos of the second longest day of the year. Sunset on Papa Stronsay:10:28 p.m. Sunrise on Papa Stronsay: 3:58 a.m. Alt...
Replenishing the Stores
During the Summer months on Papa Stronsay we have the opportunity to take our little boat out to sea to catch fish to put in the freezer for...
Happy New Year — Saving a Seal
Life on a small island can often be very interesting. For example: Who expects that stepping outside their front door, they would find a s...
The Advent Bells
If Advent, or the month before Christmas, is a season of fasting, so, after a kind, is it of gladness too. Alleluia, that word of gh...
Growing Well Despite the Weather
The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer wish you all a very happy feast of St Alphonsus! This year we have had a poor summer in Orkney. But ...
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