Message of Abbot Paul - Saturday 2nd September 2023
Abbot Paul • September 1, 2023
I took yesterday to be a day of rest, peace and quiet. For me it was a touch of heaven, a day of silent recollection, something I had been wanting and needing for a long time. So today, there is no message as such, if you will forgive me, only a few words to assure you that all those who read this message are in my thoughts and in my prayers. I hope to be back tomorrow as usual. Every prayer and blessing.
On the Commemoration of All Souls, Abbot Brendan reflects on the experience of death within a monastic community, the meaning of Purgatory, and St Benedict’s invitation never to lose hope in the mercy of God.
The Belmont community visit Dowlais, and remember the Benedictine Mission to South Wales as the country remembers the Aberfan disaster.
We welcomed the Knights and Dames from the Midlands and South Wales and thanked God for their mission and service.
A double celebration on the feast of St Michael and All Angels
A School of Love by the Wye: Abbot Brendan on the Cistercians on the Feast of the Holy Cross.
The Blessing of new Icons for the Churches in Stratford-upon-Avon, with inspiring talks by the Abbot Primate and Dr Rowan Williams.
“O Lord, I love the house where you live, the place where your glory abides.”
