Updated Icon Slideshow
Why did I come to Hyning?
Frances Dawbarn, one of our volunteers and also one of our oblates , talks about her first visit to Hyning as a guest and her journey...
Icon course slideshow
Reverend Judith talking about why she comes to Hyning
Reverend Judith also talks about why she comes to Hyning and the peace she finds here.
Reverend Judith talking about the icon course
Sr. Mary Stella is running a beginner's icon course at the moment. One of the group talks about why she is writing the icon and what it means to her.
Feast of the Angels September 29th.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches us that, "[T]he existence of the spiritual, non-corporeal beings that Sacred Scripture usually calls "angels" is a truth of faith. The witness of Scripture is as clear as the unanimity of Tradition."
Angels are pure, created spirits. The name angel means servant or messenger of God. Angels are celestial or heavenly beings, on a higher order than human beings. Angels have no bodies and do not depend on matter for their existence or activity. They are distinct from saints, which men can become. Angels have intellect and will, and are immortal. They are a vast multitude, but each is an individual person. Archangels are one of the nine choirs of angels listed in the Bible. In ascending order, the choirs or classes are 1) Angels, 2) Archangels, 3) Principalities, 4) Powers, 5) Virtues, 6) Dominations, 7) Thrones, 8) Cherubim, and 9) Seraphim.
Source:Catholic culture.org
Advert for help
Help is needed in a Roman Catholic monastic guesthouse, 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 October 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 their/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
Christmas card making day
Details from Sr. Mary Bernard
Monastic weekend poster
Monastic Weekend
A unique way of spending an unforgetable weekend...
For age 18 - 35 single men and women.
Don't worry! Joining in this event doesn't necessarily mean that you are going to be a nun or monk. If it does... than that's a bonus from God to you and from you to God. The main focus in this event is to provide you a 'quality time' with the Lord by participating in our specific way of life. See you there...!
With respect to those who could not come for the event for any reason, be sure that we are pleased if you would help us to spread and forward this invitation to the appropriate ones. By doing so, we surely take part in the responsibility of the Church. Pray also that this event may encourage young people to respond to God's love and encourage all parents to offer a generous heart in supporting their children to live a consecrated life. God bless you!
"Pious" Post from the Postulant
Hello everyone. Here I am. I have been here for 251 days as a postulant now, and have been assigned to help in maintaining the website. Pray for me that I may help in developing and spreading "Good news" for all of you. Thank you... See you around...
Traffic notices
Tarmac is being laid on the road to Yealand Conyers and Warton Village. Delays are unavoidable but access is still possible. The diversion may mean coming from Yealand rather than through the village, but please check before you come. Some diversion signs have been wrong all week!
19th September traffic notices!
Tomorrow we are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Dedication of the Church. If you are coming to Mass at 11:30 please allow extra time, ring beforehand but there is access in spite of the notice to the contrary! The diversion may mean coming from Yealand rather than through the village, but please check. Some diversion signs have been wrong this week. We will have someone around...Buffet lunch, exhibitions, icons, garden tours all on offer!
Forthcoming events
We are now open again! Don't forget to check our programme page for the next events, the beginners Icon week at the end of September, the gardening week in October and the Christmas Card making day on the 14th October.... All welcome, don't forget to book!
Chapter testimonies in french
If you click on the french news page you will be able to find some testimonies and views on the role of General Chapter in the Order. News in french
What does General Chapter mean to a Bernardine?
Several of the sisters have been interviewed over the past few days, partly in English, partly in French! The question? What does General Chapter mean to you?
Visit to Ypres
Fifteen of the Capitulants went to visit Ypres last Sunday. it was the 100th anniversary of France's entry into the War. We had the opportunity to attend the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate which is very moving. The Flanders Field museum showed the history of the war and contained very moving images and memoirs of the war, the senselessness, the human cost and the bravery of those who sacrificed everything for their beliefs. Have a look at some of the images on Facebook or at the Gallery.
More images added
Over the past week as the General Chapter continues, more images have been added to our site. Have a look at the Gallery page and the Hyning welcome page. Some of these have also been included on our Facebook group. Don't forget to like us on Facebook! There are interviews in french and english coming soon!
Election of the General Council
During the week following the election of Sr. Mary Helen as Prioress General, we have now elected the new General Council.
Back row Sr. Elizabeth Mary from Brownshill, England, Sr. Marie Nicole from La Plaine, France.
Front row S. Marie Daphrose, Assistant General, Sr. Mary Helen, Prioress General, Sr. Christine, La Plaine.
Election of the Prioress General
At the moment the General Chapter of the Order is taking place at our Mother House in Lille, France. Today, Sr. Mary Helen Jackson was re-elected for 6 years as Prioress General.
