June 2016

Easter Blessings

January 2016 - Month of the Holy Name

Pope Prayer Intentions for January 2016

Universal:  Interreligious Dialogue

That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.

Evangelization: Christian Unity

That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.

December - The Month of the Immaculate Conception

Pope's Intentions for December 2015:

• Universal: That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.
• Evangelization: That families, especially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.

The Abbey Shop is open for business on the first floor, above the reception room. It is open every day from 2-4.30 p.m. Brother Philip looks forward to your custom!

The Abbey Reception room has now been fitted out to receive coach-parties: Father Raymond looks forward to welcoming all the old parish groups, and new ones, back to Nunraw.

We are unable at the moment to receive resident guests: if you wish a residential retreat, we are happy to recommend St Mary's Monastery, Kinnoull.

November 2015 The Month of the Holy Souls

Pope's Intentions for November 2015:

• Universal Intention - Dialogue. That we may be open to personal encounter and dialogue with all, even those whose convictions differ from our own.
• Evangelization Intention - Pastors. That pastors of the Church, with profound love for their flocks, may accompany them and enliven their hope.

Some nostalgic snaps

Here are some photographs of the building of the monastery which will evoke old memories:

October - the Month of the Most Holy Rosary

Holy Father's intentions for October 2015:

• Universal: That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated.
• Evangelization: That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who are still awaiting it.