Louis now weighs 11lb 2oz and is really thriving. He even has a baby-gro which says on its front "the future of English Rugby"!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Louis meets Fr Andrew Southwell
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Neophyte
| From Louis' Baptism |
Louis' Baptism went really well. I opted against using it for the prayers, but now am finding the Latin "Ludovici" a pretty cool name! As you can see from the picture above, Louis is very smiley about his new Baptismal Grace. I hope to write more soon, with more photos, and some reflections on the occasion... For now you can follow the link above for my own amateur photos of the day, and browse the baptism booklet on Scribd.
Louis' Baptism Saturday, February 13, 2010
Louis baptism today
St Louis marie de montfort

8: For by grace you are saved through faith: and that not of yourselves, for it is the gift of God. Ephisians C2
We are very excited that Louis is being baptized today;
Purified from original sin and by the grace of God given the most precious gift of faith, for who of us can claim to believe of our own strength: even faith itself comes from God.
5: One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
6: One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all. Ephisians C4

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8: For by grace you are saved through faith: and that not of yourselves, for it is the gift of God. Ephisians C2
We are very excited that Louis is being baptized today;
Purified from original sin and by the grace of God given the most precious gift of faith, for who of us can claim to believe of our own strength: even faith itself comes from God.
5: One Lord, one faith, one baptism.
6: One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in us all. Ephisians C4

-- Posted From Wend's iPod Touch WiFi (4.5Mb/s)
Virgin Media Broadband
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Louis Update: The First Week
We are beginning to adapt to life with Louis! He has quite an easy-going personality, happy to be awake and alert at night, but also to calmly observe the hustle and bustle throughout the day. Maddy is starting to adjust to him, although I think we encountering the inevitable problem of the second child which is the first being a bit insecure and even jealous. Many people have advised us that no matter how many kids one has, the second is the hardest. Perhaps for that reason.
But as a parent, with such great responsibilities, it is always easy to strive on. Maddy brightens our lives with the beautiful remarks and clever wit she is beginning to show ("the caterpillar built a raccoon to live in!"), and Louis has re-introduced the tender sense of nurturing a small helpless life to achieve its potential, and meeting all his basic needs with a warmth of satisfaction it is often too easy to take for granted.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Divine mercy litany

Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, fountain gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the Incarnate Word, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the Heart of Jesus, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the founding of Holy Church, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, embracing us especially at the hour of death, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, crown of all of God's handiwork, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in which we are all immersed, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope, I trust in You.
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.
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Saturday, January 09, 2010
Birmingham Oratory Young Adults Group
Here is the programme of talks/events for Spring 2010
Thursday talks at the Oratory House, 7.30pm
7 Jan - Understanding the Old Rite, Fr. Phillip
4 Feb - The Occult, Diocesan Exorcist
4 Mar - Experiences of Missionary Work in the Phillipines, Sr. Moira
8 Apr - What is Canon Law?, Fr. Gennaro, Canon Lawyer
Other Saturday Events, meet at the Oratory House
16 Jan - Tour of Cardinal Newman's Rooms, 12pm
13 Feb - Day at Rednal, 11am
27 Mar - Lenten Retreat, Time & venue TBC
Thursday talks at the Oratory House, 7.30pm
7 Jan - Understanding the Old Rite, Fr. Phillip
4 Feb - The Occult, Diocesan Exorcist
4 Mar - Experiences of Missionary Work in the Phillipines, Sr. Moira
8 Apr - What is Canon Law?, Fr. Gennaro, Canon Lawyer
Other Saturday Events, meet at the Oratory House
16 Jan - Tour of Cardinal Newman's Rooms, 12pm
13 Feb - Day at Rednal, 11am
27 Mar - Lenten Retreat, Time & venue TBC
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Young Catholics Event
News from Richard Winstanley:
The Oratory Young Adults group
will be meeting this Thursday
(7th January 2010)
to discuss:
"Understanding the Old Rite"
7:30pm in the Oratory House
This sounds like a fun opportunity, as this group is in no way aligned to any particular use of the Roman Rite, and I hope to be there. Perhaps if you are aged 18-30 you will consider coming along? The spiritual director is Rev Fr Anton Guziel. The picture above was taken at our BBQ in Rednal last August.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Happy Christmas!
To everyone who may be stopping by this site;
May your Christmas be richly blessed by the Christ child!
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