On 31st December 2023, 400 years after our foundresses received the Benedictine habit, we gathered informally in church around the statue of Our Lady of Consolation. Mother Abbess then led us in the Litany of Our Lady so launching the Jubilee Year under the protection of Our Lady’s prayers. First Vespers of Mary the Mother of God followed immediately.
Each day you are remembered in our Jubilee prayer after Midday Office.
O GOD, who alone are eternal,
we thank and praise you
for your unfailing providence
towards our community.
Through the grace of the Jubilee,
wash away our infidelities,
and renew in us
the spirit of our foundresses
that we may be
channels of consolation
for your people.
We ask that all who celebrate
this holy year with us
be strengthened in faith and love
and receive the blessing of peace.
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A beautiful combination of photographs and narrative that tells the story of our 400yr history; detailing the changes and challenges we have faced over the years and the timeless essentials of the life.
Written by Sr Laurentia it is available in our bookshop £6.50.
Designed to mark our Jubilee by Sr Julian. It is a delightful representation of some of the key moments and figures in our 400yr history.
Available from the bookshop £11.99
