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December gathers pace quickly. The lights brighten, the streets fill, and every moment seems to ask something of us. In the midst of this swirl, the soul begins to ache for quiet. Stillness becomes a rare gift. At the Magdalen Fellowship of Healing and Prayer, that gift is offered with care. Here, December is not only busy, it is sacred. Here, the heart is invited to rest. We will gather each week for prayer and fellowship, seeking peace rather than pressure. Simple moments. Deep attention. Space to breathe again. Our highlight will be a candlelit evening meditation, shaped by the tenderness and mystery of Christmas. Soft light, long shadows, and silence that speaks. It is a setting where the mind clears, the spirit lifts, and the presence of God becomes almost tangible. Contemplative prayer holds its own quiet intelligence. It teaches us to listen, not react. It draws us into wisdom rather than urgency. As Thomas Merton wrote, “Silence is the language of God, and all else is poor translation.” In stillness, the truth of that settles beautifully. We begin to perceive grace not as an idea but as a living atmosphere. Whether you are seasoned in contemplation or simply curious, the Magdalen Fellowship welcomes you. Come with joy. Come with fatigue. Come with longing. Let this December be more than busy. Let it be luminous. Join us, and discover the peace that waits beneath the noise, patient and profound. Your Magdalen Fellowship Christmas peace : 
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In June, we said farewell to our wonderful leader Ann-Marie. She has spent any years guiding the group and will remain with us, joining meditations. We thank Ann-Marie from the bottom of our hearts for all she has done. We also celebrated the birthday of John Whelan who turned ninety and was a founding member of the group in the 1970’s. The group continues to strengthen and grow, with a focus on prayer , meditation and contemplative practice. The first meeting every month includes a Holy Eucharist, laying of hands and Anointing for healing. Please do join us on a Monday morning at 10:30am. In September, we will be starting an evening meeting (monthly) at St John’s on Sundays. It’s a perfect time to rest, reset, sit with God, recentering our scattered senses. This beautiful fellowship prays over the prayer requests submitted at the Cathedral, St John’s and online.  |
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