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Christmas was Francis’s  special feast. It was for him the Feast of Feasts. Because the All Good God chose to be born in human flesh.  The word was conceived in the womb 0f the Virgin and our all Good God … Continue reading →

On the first Friday of every month, here at the Poor Clare Monastery at Much Birch . Holy Mass at 8.00 am  followed by Exposition of the Blessed  Sacrament. 12.00.  Mid-day Prayer followed by the Rosary 5.30 pm Evening Prayer … Continue reading →

Saint John was born at Sotto il Monte, Italy  on the 25th November 1881. he was the fourth in a family of 14 .He was named Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli. The family worked as sharecroppers. the religious atmosphere of his family … Continue reading →

The Angels salutation “Glory to God in the Highest and Peace to His people on Earth” Our true peace is God’s gift. Only realised when we know and acknowledge that we are His creatures created by Him. His Love becomes … Continue reading →

Francis was born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181-1182. He enjoyed a very rich easy life  growing up, because of his father’s wealth, and the permissiveness of the times. From the beginning everyone loved Francis. He was constantly happy, charming … Continue reading →