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Let Us Dream
Dear Friends The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales Spirituality Committee has recently published a rather lovely piece of work inspired by Pope Francis’ book Let us dream. The path to a better future. In Let us Dream, Pope Francis offers a deeply personal and passionate reflection on the Covid crisis in his own life and insightful…
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Catenians
Although the Axminster Circle closed in 2019, The Catenians have members within our church congregations. Some have joined Circles at Exeter and West Somerset. We would be happy to answer any queries people might have about our work or about joining us. David Gale Telephone number: 07977 411121
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Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
Statement from the Presidency of the Bishops’ Conference on the National Day of Reflection for COVID-19 Tuesday 23rd March 2021 We welcome the designation of Tuesday 23rd March as a National Day of Reflection to mark the anniversary of the first national lockdown with a minute’s silence at midday and doorstep vigils of light at…
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A Precious Place of God
Bishop Mark has invited International speaker Michael Dopp to present to the clergy and laity of our diocese. Drawing on the themes of missionary discipleship that are emphasized in the document, we will explore how to concretely live this out in our own lives, as a parish, and throughout the diocese. Join us on Saturday…
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Third Sunday in Lent
John 2: 13-22 The Cleansing of the Temple. The Temple was at the heart of what it meant to be a Jew. It was not only the centre of Jewish worship, but it was the political and legal centre as well. It was, according to Holy Scripture, the place where God had promised to live…
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Lindisfarne, the Holy Isle
By Peter Porteous We had talked of going to see Lindisfarne and in one September past, we managed to get there! It is 400 miles from Axminster so after staying with friends for the first night and a hotel in York for the next, we arrived on the North Sea coast of Northumberland for a…
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First Sunday in Lent
Matthew 9: 14-15 Fasting When I was a seminarian, I remember being advised to watch television soaps. “If you do this” we were told, “you’ll always have a topic of conversation for any pastoral visit which you might make.” I’m not sure the advice was good, but I am able to blame the adviser for…