“They come back, they come back, full of song, carrying their sheaves” – Psalm 125 On the last day, AH toured St John’s Lateran in the early morning before heading to the lower valley to view the sub-level Church. Making their way through the underground system, the seminary then arrived at the Beda College for […]
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AH in Rome
“Truly sons are a gift from the Lord, a blessing, the fruit of the womb. Indeed the sons of youth are like arrows in the hand of a warrior. O the happiness of the man who has filled his quiver with these arrows!” – Psalm 127 Allen Hall gathered early in the morning to receive […]
Continue ReadingSeminarian’s Jubilee -Day 2-
“Rejoice and be glad for the sons of the righteous, for they will be gathered toogether, and will praise the Lord of the righteous” – Tobit 13:10 Before the Grand Opening Ceremony to welcome the seminarians, Allen Hall toured the local Basilicas and Churches. Starting in the Basilica of St Clement, the group learned about […]
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“Planted in the house of the Lord they will flourish in the courts of the our God, still bearing fruit when they are old…” – Pslam 91 After departing the mountains of Frascati, Allen Hall travelled into Rome for the start of the Seminarian Jubilee celebrations. Stopping along the way, outside Rome, the seminary was […]
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“There is one thing I ask of the Lord, for this I long, to live in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life…” – Psalm 26 Allen Hall Seminary embarked on a retreat in the mountains of Frascati, Italy’s Lazio region, for the community’s annual silent retreat. Arriving at the Capuchin […]
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“…but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”. – Joshua 24:15 June 14th marked the celebration & final send-off of Allen Hall’s Deacons: Revs Scott Coleman, Stephen Trafford, Gary Carter, Sean Power, & James Boyle. These 5 represent the final generation of Deacons who live in the seminary, as Deacons will […]
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“Light immortal, light divine, Visit thou these hearts of thine, And our inmost being fill” – Veni, sancte Spiritus Allen Hall Seminary opened its doors again to welcome the second Jubilee of Hope Lecture given by the Rector, Canon John O’Leary. This particular talk fell on the eve of Pentecost and rightfully focused on the […]
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On Thursday, the 8th of May, Allen Hall Seminary rejoiced at the sight of the white smoke acclaiming the Conclave’s decision, which was later announced: Habemus Papam. As the community gathered for vespers, still in anticipation of the New Holy Father’s identity, we prayed for our new Pope and recited the Te Deum. After vespers, […]
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“And the King will answer them, Truely I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me”. –Matthew 25: 40 Just as Christ Jesus sends his followers out as sowers of the word, to bring the Good News to all kinds of places. […]
Continue ReadingRequiem Mass for Pope Francis
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” – Luke 23:42 Allen Hall Seminary commemorated the Wednesday Community gathering with a Requiem Mass for the repose of Pope Francis’ soul. The Rector, Canon John O’Leary, offered the Mass and preached about learning from the life of the late Pope. Canon John recalled that when […]
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