News from the Junior course

At the end of June, Hyning hosted the Region of the Isles' junior course. The course explored the history of Medieval nuns and monks in the UK. The history began with the foundation of the Cistercian monastery at Waverley in Surrey in 1128 to the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII. The course consisted of lectures, seminars, presentation and a trip to a Cistercian ruins at Furness. The course was given by Br.Colman, a Benedictine monk from Glenstal Abbey in Eire.

One of the highlights was the trip to Furness Abbey where the juniors visited the ruins while Br.Colman explained the details and the architecture.  Most of the juniors were amazed by the alignment of the monastery to the movement of the sun. The group ended their visit by reciting Midday Office in the small chapel ruin and with the group singing the Cistercian Salve.

Explore more on Furness Abbey by clicking the link.

Pictures coming soon...

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Cistercian Juniors' Course

This week we are hosting the Cistercian Juniors from the region of the isle which includes England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Norway. Most of the young monks and nuns in formation in the various monasteries will be studying about the History of the Cistercian Order in UK and Ireland.

More news will follow during the week!

PS: go and see our creativity on Cloud 

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

The Crossing

Last year, Pope Francis encouraged all religious to "wake up the world" and to engage in different ways with people today. One of our responses to this call was to take part in the Morecambe Bay - Cross Bay walk. With the Augustinian Sisters at Boarbank, Grange at the other end of the bay, we organized a weekend for young people to share our understanding of the Consecrated Life. On the Friday night we had a talk from Dr.Warren of the AONB on the geology and nature of Morecambe Bay. On Saturday, we had the presentation of the two orders and time for prayer and reflection. The big event of the weekend was "The Crossing". We have uploaded some pictures of the walk for you to enjoy. 

“As we approached the middle of the Bay, it was amazing to see people in front of us, and as we looked back, people behind us. It really brings into life how the Israelites might have felt crossing the Red Sea! The ending was very hard going but the feeling of achievement was very satisfying at the end. ”
— Bernardine sisters


Posted on June 15, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

New videos added!

We've been adding several pieces of music over the past few days and now 2 more videos have been added. Have a look at the two new videos on the site on the Welcome Page or on the Hyning reflection  page.   You can also find them on YouTube.  

Next event is the 16th June Card making day, places still available.  

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Next Card making day

The next Card making day is 16th June, all welcome.  £10 with packed lunch, £16 Cooked lunch.  10 - 4 pm Art Studio.  Please contact hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk to book.  

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Pentecostal Gifts!

We have started uploading some of the Divine Office on different pages on the site. Feel free to explore the gifts of Pentecost!  Here is the first one, composed by Sr.Mary Cecilia.

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Cross Bay Walk

Anyone interested in doing a Cross Bay Walk Saturday 30th May with priests, religious, young people and friends of Hyning and Boarbank? Ring Hyning for details! Balloons provided!

 

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

May Days

At the moment, we are preparing to welcome St.Peter's Primary School from Lancaster for a few  days retreat. Last weekend we had St.Anne's from Royton for a retreat led by Sr.Michaela on the incarnation. 

Irene was pleased to receive 3 Indonesian visitors over the past few weeks. Julia was also here with her family; so we have had some international visitors which always helps us to broaden our perspective on what's happening in the world. 

We have praying particularly for the people in Nepal and of course for the new Royal Baby: Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. 

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

New Bernardine!

After the good news of a national surge in vocations across the country last week, the good news continues for us.  Many of you will know Julia from Germany, who was with us as a volunteer for 2 years. This last year she has been working in Glasgow as a Vincentian volunteer.  Julia will start her postulancy as a Bernardine on the 19th August. We will have 1 junior, 1 novice and 1 postulant! Please pray for all three of them on their formation journey and for more to join them...

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Retreat time

It is a quiet time here at the moment as most of the sisters are in retreat.  5 of the Brownshill sisters are here and several of the oblates are sharing in some of the days. The retreat is being led by Fr. Terence O.S.B of Ampleforth Abbey.  

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Sr.Mary is 90 !!!

Today Sr.Mary celebrates her 90th birthday! Her brother, Terry (86) came with his family to celebrate with her. This was the cake made by Maureen Calnan, one of our oblates and we had tea and cake with them this morning.  Ad multos annos! 

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

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Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

Those eyes which see the Heaven’s Light

That invites the eyes of God

To look upon your lowliness

 

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

Those ears which listen obediently

That brings favour to God

To proclaim the Word Incarnate

 

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

Those nostrils which breathes gently

That delights the Creator of Existence

To breathe on us the Saving Life

 

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

Those hands which softly care

That touches the Hand of God

To feed the hungry and poor

 

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

Those feet that firmly ground

Which brings the haste of God

To lift up the weak and lowly

 

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

That mind so straight and simple

Which opens the path to reveal

God’s love which will not fail

 

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

That heart so pure and bright

Which radiates the promise of God

To bring us home, as once foretold

 

Lend us, O Sweet Virgin Mary

Your ‘Fiat’ and ‘Magnificat’

Which will guide throughout our lives

To sing forever the ‘Ave ‘ and ‘Salve’

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Events coming up...

Reminder that there is a card making day on Tuesday 10th March.  Monday 9th March is the oblate day and Maureen Ryan Craig will make her first promise as an oblate on that day.  The icons course is the week after, staring on the 16th and the Spiritual Scrap-booking weekend is on the 27th March.   Have a look at our programme page for more details....

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.

Important notice!

If you are trying to contact Hyning or any of the sisters in the next 24 hours it would be better to phone. Computers are being replaced so very possibly the internet access will be affected. If not urgent, it doesn't matter. Hopefully by Mon evening all will be normal again.  I will post on here when possible to give an update.  Sunday 9th February.

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Michaela Toulmin.