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Monthly Archives: December 2010

The dream fulfilled

At the beginning of Advent Isaiah’s dream gave us a vision of hope for a fragile people in the midst of political and religious uncertainty. This dream was pondered and reflected on over centuries raising expectations of how its fulfilment would look. But dreams are surprising things, they’re not quite what they seem, and their …

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Posted byTurvey NunsDecember 23, 2010Posted inMonastic

Herald of Christ

On 13th December the peoples of Scandinavia celebrate the Feast of St Lucy. Despite being born in Copenhagen and brought up with a good deal of Scandinavian influence, it was only in the monastery that I discovered St Lucy. As a child I attended several ‘St Lucy parties’ and looked on in awe as one girl would …

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Posted byTurvey NunsDecember 12, 2010Posted inMonastic

Living the Dream

Each year as Advent begins I am drawn afresh to the writings of the prophet Isaiah. For the next few weeks I’ll revisit well known texts, hear again the poetry that stirs me and be prepared to be challenged by ancient words and images. As well as listening to Isaiah in the Liturgy of the Word at …

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Posted byTurvey NunsDecember 8, 2010Posted inMonastic

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