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...!

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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? 

Sr Michaëla nous partage son enthousiasme de participer à ce chapitre général.

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.

Greetings from France

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

Gardening week photos

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

Reflections

More reflections from Richard Rohr

General Chapter

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.

Video reflections

Video reflections

More reflections

I have experimenting with some music and images.  Here is a reflection on forgiveness

Forgiveness

And another on the Father's love

Love

Garden video pages

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

More garden videos

Sr Mary Stella is explaining some of the basic garden ideas

Card day 10th June

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.