Monthly Archives: May 2011

Six lambs were born on the Abbey farm in the last weeks. A couple of them had problems and so are in little plaster casts for ten days to rectify their feet. They are a great help in understanding the gospel! When … Continue reading →

At this time of the year  the ‘summer season’ starts and we receive many tourists. We also receive many monks and seminarians from other countries who wish to share something of our life and work for a period. From this we have … Continue reading →

Over Christmas last year we suffered three burst pipes which brought down the ceiling of our little guesthouse. With the help of the insurers and our Brother Michael’s expertise and direction, the refurbishment is nearing completion. It needs a rug … Continue reading →

Fr Abbot and Brother Anselm attended the Gregorian Chant Forum which was hosted by our monastic neighbours at Douai Abbey. Monks and nuns from up and down the country gathered for this. They came back full of Dame Margaret Truran’s excellent exposition … Continue reading →

Brother Michael went up to London to watch the Royal Wedding from the Mall. He took a few hundred photographs and was impressed with the atmosphere. Fr Abbot and Brother Michael went to Rome for the beatification of Pope John Paul. … Continue reading →