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525,600 minutes…this is the number of minutes the COVID-19 took from us. 31st December 2019 headlines “A Pneumonia of Unknown Cause”; 20th January 2020 “Human to Human Transmission is certain”; 15 February 2020 “Silent Spread”… These headlines featured the happenings…

After Jusepe de Ribera, Santa Teresa de Ávila (detail), ca. 17th century — SourceSt. Teresa of Jesus, who didst forever glorify the name TeresaThe month of October celebrates three Teresas, namely; St. Teresa of Avila (also known as Teresa of…

Day 1 – WHY I LOVE YOU, O MARYLIVING MARY’S YES WITH ST THERESEGathering at London’s St. Pancras International Train station – some by 9:00 a.m. and others as best they could – our group of ten pilgrims (not counting…

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LOVE’S TRANSFORMING FIREWednesday 17th April 2024What an eventful day…Today marked the beginning of our retreat pilgrimage with St. John of the Cross – “To Love is to be transformed into what we love”Our group of 19 pilgrims, including…

Into the Wild: A blog by the Discalced Carmelites UKWelcome to the blog of the Centre for Applied Carmelite Spirituality, run by Discalced Carmelites and lay people. Here you will find meditations, interviews, and pilgrimages diaries. We hope these will…

Meeting Rooms & FacilitiesExplore our selection of conference rooms and facilities offering panoramic views of stunning landscapes. Choose from spacious rooms accommodating up to 70 people, complete with a set of audio-visual equipment, to more intimate meeting spaces tailored for…

Are you visiting Oxford or Neighbouring areas? A Place to Rest With an abundance of things to do in the Oxford area, the priory also offers bedrooms within the priory, each equipped with an ensuite as well as a breakfast…

Arriving in Avila, encountering TeresaWe set off from Oxford at what felt like the crack of dawn. Once in Gatwick the pilgrims that came from other parts of the UK joined us and we gradually got to know each other.…