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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 — Source St. Teresa of Jesus, who didst forever glorify the name Teresa The month of October celebrates three Teresas, namely; St. Teresa of Avila (also known as…

Day 1 – WHY I LOVE YOU, O MARY LIVING MARY’S YES WITH ST THERESE Gathering 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…

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LOVE’S TRANSFORMING FIRE Wednesday 17th April 2024 What 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…

Into the Wild: A blog by the Discalced Carmelites UK Welcome 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…

Meeting Rooms & Facilities Explore 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…

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 Teresa We 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…

Day One – Pilgrims of Love Our first discovery was the impressive acreage of Madrid Airport. We appeared to cover every square centimetre; partly because baggage collection occurs in a different province, & in terms of levels & terminals our…