Monthly Archives: February 2013

Beyond-All

Posted on February 24, 2013 by mags

Something Understood : Yearning Lucy Mangan examines that sense of longing on the cusp between pleasure and pain. ~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~ † And then beyond something understood, beyond all-yearning, beyond all-hope, beyond all-knowing, is something quite other; it is extraordinary, it is … Continue reading →

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The Franciscans, St Francis, and God who is Love

Posted on February 17, 2013 by mags

Today I spent a beautiful frosty brightest sunshine day on retreat at a convent in Chigwell in Essex, in the diocese of Brentwood.  It really was a very special day.  I seriously have considered moving to another diocese; but in … Continue reading →

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The Dominicans, Mary Magdalene, and a New Charism for Women

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mags

I recently discovered that the Dominicans have a deeper Love and devotion for Mary Magdalene.  From the very beginnings of the Dominican Order Mary Magdalene has been recognised for her special place as True friend of Christ.  She is patron … Continue reading →

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The human Soul made Immortal through Love †

Posted on February 14, 2013 by mags

It would be so very easy to believe that something inside has died. But being me I strive to believe that although for me St Valentine may have lost his earthly appeal, he has shrouded and enveloped me in his eternal, … Continue reading →

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—————-†he Line Crossed

Posted on February 10, 2013 by mags

Sometimes I have been known to cross the line . . . Whoops! 0–:O/     Sorry. On occasions in a lesser way, my children have too.  It’s tricky to know when to let them fall and when to catch … Continue reading →

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