LINEN ON THE HEDGEROW: Cistercians

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Friday, 15 April 2011

Genius Loci - the spirit of the Monasteries

A little break from the humdrum (and the swordplay)....

Bernardus valles, montes Benedictus amabat,

Oppide Franciscus, celebres Dominicus urbes.

Bernard loved the valleys, Benedict the mountains,

Francis the towns, Dominic the famous cities

A Mother's prayer for her soldier son

As Thou didst walk in Galilee, so loving Saviour, walk with him for me: For since the years have passed and he has grown, I cannot follow, he must walk alone. Be Thou my feet that I have had to stay, for Thou canst comrade him on every way. Be Thou my voice, when sinful things allure, pleading with him to choose those that endure. Be Thou my hand that would keep his in mine, all, all things that a mother must resign. When he was little I could walk with him and guide but now, I pray Thee, Thou be at his side. And as Thy Blessed Mother folded Thee, so kind and loving Saviour, guard my son for me.

LINEN ON THE HEDGEROW

Friday, 15 April 2011

Genius Loci - the spirit of the Monasteries

A Guide to Tridentine Latin Masses around the world

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