Several of the Hyning community are in France at the moment, taking part in the General chapter. Chapter began on the 23rd July with a day of prayer and fasting and some general administration taking place. We count very much on your prayer at this time. In between various meetings Sr Michaela is hoping to update the site with some photos and pictures of the time in France. One video has been added to the icons page already so click on the link and take a look! And to the french page
If you click on link to the facebook page you will see some of the pictures taken during the gardening week in July. (The next week is in October!) Bernardine Cistercians
More reflections from Richard Rohr
On the 23rd July the Order will begin the 2014 General Chapter. It will take place in at La Plaine, our mother house, in Lille. 27 sisters representing the various houses in the Order will participate. The Reverend Mother is elected during this time and we will be looking at a number of issues faving our Order, our Church and our world. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide our work over the coming weeks. From Hyning, Sr.Josephine Mary, Sr. Mary Colette, Sr. Maria and Sr. Michaela will take part. We count very much on your prayers.
I have experimenting with some music and images. Here is a reflection on forgiveness
And another on the Father's love
Another five garden videos have been added so please have a look at them. Garden videos If you have any other ideas for pages that you might like to see added to our site, please feel free to contact me srmichaelasc@yahoo.co.uk
Sr Mary Stella is explaining some of the basic garden ideas
The next card day is on the 10th June in the Art Studio. 10 am - 4 pm. All materials provided. £10 with a packed lunch and £16 if you require a cooked lunch. Contact Sr Mary Bernard at hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk to book beforehand.
I am hoping to post some more garden videos and some are on facebook page already but here is the first. You can hear a few seconds of a bird chorus! Birds singing
May 22nd is the first anniversary of Sr Mary Anthony's death. For those who remember her, I've added this little video for those who can't be at Hyning tomorrow or who want to pray with us and for her. https://vimeo.com/95972565
If you know anyone who would be interested in this, please feel free to share this information.
Help is needed in a Roman Catholic monastic guest house, situated in lovely countryside, near the North Lancashire, Cumbria border, less than an hour from the Lake District. Ideally we are looking for someone from September 2014 – July 2015. The hours of work would be flexible, working 5/6 hours a day, 5 days a week, and includes some weekend work. This would include serving guest meals, general help around the house, with possibly some gardening. (The ability to drive would be a bonus but is not a prerequisite.) No previous experience is needed. Full board and lodging would be included, as well as all laundry with some pocket money allowance included. This work would be ideal for someone looking to learn or improve his/her English skills or for someone looking for a Gap Year experience. The Monastery of Our Lady of Hyning belongs to the Order of the Bernardine Cistercian sisters. For more information please contact Sr. Josephine Mary at srjosephinemiller@yahoo.co.uk
Dear Former Pupils,
As I write, we are still in the middle of the most extraordinary weather, and many of our present and former pupils, staff and friends are experiencing floods, rain and wind damage. It seems very inadequate to express our sympathy from afar, but we do and we pray that this very difficult time will pass as quickly as possible. We hear that this situation has given rise to many acts of generosity and support, and this is heartening.
At Hyning we have had an eventful year, quite apart from the weather!
Dear Friends,
Our first piece of good news which is happening right now is that the sun has appeared at last and there are signs all around us that Spring is on the way! We were lucky enough not to have any flooding recently, but the rain never seemed to stop and the buckets and basins here and there inside the monastery and guest house were sure signs that our roofs were not immune to the onslaught. During these weeks, we kept in our prayer all those people who were suffering from the floods - particularly staff, students and friends, who live in what the media was calling the “black spot”. We realise, too, that though the rain has stopped, the aftermath of the floods is still there and that it will take all those affected months to get back to normal. We will continue to pray for you all.
There will a reunion for former staff and students on the 10th May. More information will follow on linked blogs we hope!
Click on this link to sign a petition to help protect the beautiful area around Furness Abbey and the structure of the buildings that remain there. Petition
Lent retreat and Card days
Next card making day is on the 18th March. Contact Sr. Mary Bernard for further details...Places still available.
Lent retreat is the 7th - 9th March See our programme pages for more details
Just to let you know that the french site is also up and running now. Click here to view it
I've uploaded a video on youtube that people might like to watch. A reflection the music of Adele and some Images of Christ
“The radical gift of oneself to God, loved and served for Himself alone, listening to His Word, and a humble attentiveness to His presence in all human beings and in events, are the characteristics of this life; its sole aim is the search for God, lived out in Community.”
