Guardians of Man
The stresses and anxieties of our difficult times can be felt even in this sheltered area of the Island and the Abbey. We are all of us hurt by the violence done here to Jews, there to Muslims, in other places to Christians, everywhere to men and women who simply belong to this or that group, be it racial, ethnic, national, or religious.
Sunday III in Paschal Tide 18 April 2021 A Call to Conversion Our friend Père Louis Bouyer was scathing in his remarks about Ronnie Knox’s
Year B readings:1st reading: Acts: 4:32-352nd reading: 1 John 5:1-6Gospel: John 20:19-31 The disciples are gathered together in a room behind shut doors. They fear
You have in English a lovely phrase about the dropping of a penny. The first time I heard it, I did not immediately get it,
“And God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.” Let us celebrate in this sacred night Sister Light. From the very beginning of
Ecce Homo. Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. Pilate said to them: “Behold the man”. Ecce homo. Do you
This evening, we are opening the celebrations of the Paschal Triduum: the three sacred days when the Church celebrates how Jesus went through His Passion
Welcome to the Abbey of Our Lady of Quarr, a monastery on the Isle of Wight, just off the south coast of England. It is home to a small group of Benedictine monks who strive to dedicate their lives to the glory of God, and whose day is characterised by prayer, work and community life.
Quarr Abbey is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Visitors are welcome to attend worship in the Abbey Church. You can visit our gardens, take refreshment in our Tea Shop and find out about the monastery in our Visitor Centre. The Farm Shop offers home grown produce and the Monastery Shop religious articles, books and souvenirs. There is a new exhibition of the work of local artists every week in the gallery.
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