Icon Exhibition
This weekend we are holding an Icon exhibition. There will be a series of talks and viewings over the weekend. The first talk is at 7:15 pm on Friday. Contact Sr Mary Bernard for a full listing or check out our event info on Facebook, there is no need to book beforehand. Refreshments are available at various times. There is an extra talk on Saturday morning, 10:30 am. #Bernardines #iconexhibition #hyning
Sr. Reina's simple profession
On October 8th Sr. Reina (formerly Irene) made her profession for 3 years as a Bernardine Cistercian. Our Chaplain, Fr. Michael, was the main celebrant and Fr. Peter, the chaplain at Brownshill gave a lovely sermon. The service was followed by cake and afternoon tea. The slideshow below shows some of the images from the service.
Listen to the service below...
Sr. Mary Stella's Golden Jubilee
On Saturday the 10th of September, we had the joy of celebrating the Golden Profession of Sr. Mary Stella. About 90 people were there to celebrate with us. Mass was at 11:30 AM. Fr.John McGowan OCD was the main celebrant and Fr. Peter Craddy OCSO gave the homily. Fr. Michael, our chaplain, and Fr. John Gibson, our local parish priest concelebrated. The mass was followed by buffet lunch which ended with the customary cutting of the cake. Sr. Mary Stella was joined by members of her family, former staff and students from #St.Bernard's Slough, oblates, and members of the gardening and icon groups along with many others! (Fortunately, the new kitchen was ready just on time!) We are still waiting for more photos, here are just a few, including one of the cake.
You can see part of the Mass by clicking here
August and September News
We are coming to the end of our kitchen refurbishment and we hope to have pictures up by the end of the week.
Over the past few weeks, most of the community has been away to various places. Sr.Mary Stella went to France to celebrate her Jubilee, 50 years of profession, Sr.Maria and the novitiate from both houses were there with her. Sr.Hilda, who is based at Brownshill, didn't go with the rest of the novitiate as she is now in Rome for a course with the Cistercian Juniors. On the 19th of August, she renewed her vows for 2 years. Three of the community had already gone to Brownshill before the kitchen was gutted and the rest of the community bar two went to Brownshill for the annual retreat. Most of the community are now back, ready for the reopening of the Guest House.
The big event of this week is the Jubilee at 11:300 AM on Saturday. Those of you who are coming would be advised to check for local traffic diversions. There is work being done on the bridges in Carnforth (Millhead) which means it is not possible to come through Warton Village to get to Hyning. It is still possible to come through the A6 and up Borwick Lane. If in doubt, please ring for instructions.
We hope that those of you who had a break during the summer had a restful and peaceful time and we look forward to see you all again in the coming weeks.
More news will be posted next week!
Kitchen refurbishment
Work has now started on the kitchen refurbishment! Click in the new kitchen page for regular updates!!
Announcement!
From July 22nd, 2016 to Sept 11th , 2016 the Guest House at Hyning will be closed due to the Kitchen Refurbishment and Community Retreat. If you are popping in during this time, it would be helpful to ring beforehand to check times of Mass and Church Services. We hope to put up pictures of the Kitchen Refurbishment as it progresses.
We hope you enjoy this Summer!
Prayer and Gardening Week
Last week we mentioned that the Prayer and Gardening Week was taking place and we promised some pictures. Here they are! Lots of activity was taking place around the garden, including the Grand Sweep and the front of the house. The weather was varied, but the group were valiant in their commitment. The numbers of the group varied from 11 to 18 because some of them came for the day only. Have a look at their pictures below. The next Prayer and Gardening week will be in October. More details to follow.
#Bernardines #Prayerandgardeningweek #Hyning
July News!
HAPPY FEAST OF ST.BENEDICT !!!
Today we are celebrating the feast of St. Benedict. St.Benedict was the founder of the Benedictines. When the Cistercians reformed the Benedictines, they renewed the life but kept the strict observance of the Rule. When the Bernardines were founded, we kept the Rule of St.Benedict as the main Rule which we still follow today.
For more information about St.Benedict and his rule, go here
Toward the end of June, Irene joined the Cistercian Junior Course at Roscrea, Ireland. The course was about The Psalms. There were 11 participants, including 3 Bernardines. see the picture below and see if you could recognize us!
For more images and information, go to Mount St.Joseph's Abbey, Roscrea
At the moment, Sr.Mary Stella and David Redmore are running a Prayer and Gardening Week. We will post some pictures during the week of their various activities.
Community's Outing to Furness Abbey
Last week, most of the Hyning community went to visit Furness Abbey in Cumbria. We were very fortunate to have a tour led by Gill Jepson, author of several children's book on Furness Abbey. We sang Vespers in the infirmary chapel and were joined by several other visitors. We enjoyed a picnic tea. We came back in time for a delicious supper.
For more information about Furness Abbey and The Furness Abbey Fellowship Trust, click on the links:
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/furness-abbey/
Come and Join in the #CardMakingDay !!!
Beginning of Kitchen Refurbishment
Today saw the start of the kitchen refurbishment. The main work will take place in July and August. We will be closed from the 23rd of July - 9th of September to allow for a full scale of refurbishment of the monastery kitchen. The first part of the work involves the taking out of the old windows and the putting in of the new. (During this time of refurbishment, we can be reminded to get rid of the "old-self" and let in the "new". This always need to be done with the help of other people!)
Last night and this morning, we took a picture of the kitchen and we will continue to update the website when more work has taken place.
Hyning Garden Open Afternoon
This Saturday in conjunction with the Arnside and Silverdale AONB, we are hosting an Open Garden Afternoon. There will be a talk from one of the AONB team at 2 PM, followed by tours of the garden and cream teas! You do not have to book to come but we are suggesting a £5 donation. Tickets are available on the door from Saturday, 21st May 2016 at 1 PM onward. #Hyninghomemadecakes
#HyningOpenGarden@HyningMonastery
Come Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ, Our Lord, Amen.
May News!
It seems like a long time since we've posted any news. Life has been rather busy. We had 2 weeks of the Regular Visit, with Sr.Mary Helen, Sr.Marie Philomene and Sr.Claire Marie. They stayed for the celebration of Easter. This was quickly followed by Sr.Mary's Diamond Jubilee on the 9th of April. Since then we have a series of guests and groups for the weekend and during the week.
This week, we are waiting for the arrival of St. Peter's Roman Catholic School from Lancaster. They are 24 students from Year 4, accompanied by several teachers and adults.
At the weekend, we will be hosting a "Walking and Prayer Weekend". There are still places available! Details are on the poster below.
The Way of the Cross
Click on the link if you want to listen and watch the Hyning Stations of the Cross
Holy Week
THE MYSTERY OF THE CROSS
Question of the day:
How can gazing upon the crucified God transform us?
This deep gazing upon the mystery of divine and human suffering is found in the prophet Zechariah in a very telling text that became a prophecy for the transformative power of the victims of history.
He calls Israel to “Look upon the pierced one and to mourn over him as for an only son,” and “weep for him as for a firstborn child,” and then “from that mourning” (five times repeated) will flow “a spirit of kindness and prayer” (12:10) and “a fountain of water” (13:1; 14:8).
I believe we are invited to gaze upon the image of the crucified to soften our hearts toward God, and to know that God’s heart has always been softened toward us, even and most especially in our suffering. This softens us toward ourselves and all others who suffer.
from Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality, p. 192
March News!
Last Thursday (10/03), we welcomed five new oblates: Pauline Wright, Chris Doyle, Angela Lee, Mary Jackson, Kathryn Such who made their commitment for a year. We also had Francis Dawburn who renewed for three years, and Mary Tierney and Maureen Ryan Craig who renewed for another year. We rejoice in the growth of our oblate family and we ask your prayers as they continue on their Bernardine journey.
On Saturday, Sr.Michaela visited Furness Abbey as a part of a Weekend on Furness and the Cistercians. The weekend was organized by Sr.Margaret Atkins and held at Boarbank Hall, Grange. Here are some pictures of her visit.
Brownshill's Chapel Project
Over the last few weeks, our sisters at Brownshill have had major works done on their chapel. The lighting was redone and the chapel repainted, there were also some minor changes. Click here and spot the difference.
Year of Mercy page
We hope to provide people with resources for the Year of Mercy and Sr. Michaela will post her reflections on here as well. Why not visit our page and remember to be merciful this year!
