Mary in Monmouth: ST DAVID'S METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, CARDIFF 22 September

PODCAST IMMINENT OF THE VISIT OF THE RELICS TO CARDIFF

I took recordings of the various Masses and liturgies in the Church as the relics were being received in Cardiff on Tueday and have only lightly edited them. I was doubly glad so many people, who were not able to get in and hear the service of reception and so forth will have the possibility of listening to the Masses for Priests and Vocations, Evangelisation, and personal sanctity, Angelus, Rosary , Litany and Benediction. It was extremely crowded, but I think it captures all the excitement of that day when thousands descended on Cardiff, clapped the little saint for her Christian witness and brought her candles, red roses and many other flowers, incense and beautiful music at the evening Mass.People streamed in until the Cathedral closed at Midnight, and devotions continued all evening, with people praying for conversion of sinners, confessions, praying for priests and praying that all would accept Jesus as their personal friend and Saviour. A Mediaeval style day none will forget. And Bravo to the superb organist!

DO YOU KNOW WHY BISHOPS WEAR POINTY HATS CALLED MITRES?

Truth about Relics

Relics have often been a stumbling block for people trying to understand the church. It is no different than keeping a special photo, item or clothing etc from a loved one when they have passed on. Kissing a picture or reverencing it, lighting a candle next to it or putting a poppy by it on remembrance day, just brings them alive again to you, shows them honour and respect. In the case of relics, if you can ask a living person to pray for you, then we can ask the souls who have made it to heaven to pray for us too, Having a small item which has actually touched their body or even a part of that body brings them especially close to them. The Holy Spirit has completely infused their body, So you ask this person to add their prayers to yours up above, and sometimes there are miracles as a result, although it is the prayer to Almighty God that works the miracle if there is to be one and it is his Will.

Hello! The first ten pictures

Monday, September 21, 2009

ST DAVID'S METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL, CARDIFF 22 September

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Three Themes of the Pilgrimage:

1EVANGELISATION OF WALES AND HEREFORDSHIRE

2DESIRE FOR PERSONAL SANCTIFICATION

3VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD

Plenary Indulgence Elderly ,sick and Housebound can gain plenary indulgence -be in a state of grace and detached from sin, receive communion and pray the prayers below. Indulgence to Cardinal Murphy O'Connor for this pilgrimage Rome 28/7/09

Must attend Holy Mass (or at least receive Communion)
Be comletely detached from any sin and attend Reconciliation/Confession
Pray for Pope Benedict's Intentions,Our Father & Creed

Pope Benedict's Intentions

September 2009
General: That the word of God may be better known, welcomed and lived as the source of freedom and joy.

Mission: That Christians in Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar, who often meet with great difficulties, may not be discourage from announcing the Gospel to their brothers, trusting in the strength of the Holy Spirit.

October 2009
General: That Sunday may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the risen Lord, participating in the Eucharist.

Mission: That the entire People of God, to whom Christ entrusted the mandate to go and preach the Gospel to every creature, may eagerly assume their own missionary responsibility and consider it the highest service they can offer humanity.

November 2009
General: That all the men and women in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of politics and economics, may never fail in their commitment to safeguard creation.

Mission: That believers in the different religions, through the testimony of their lives and fraternal dialogue, may clearly demonstrate that the name of God is a bearer of peace.

December 2009
General: That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in its various forms.

Mission: That at Christmas the peoples of the earth may recognize in the Word Incarnate the light which illuminates every man and that the Nations may open their doors to Christ, the Saviour of the world.
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Tuesday 22nd September 2009

12.45pm: MASS for Vocations to the Priesthood

1.30pm-3.15pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

3.15pm-3.30pm: Choral Benediction

3.30pm: Solemn Liturgy for the Reception of the Relics

4pm-6pm: Veneration of the Relics

4pm-5.30pm: Sacrament of Reconciliation

5.30pm-6pm: Rosary and Choral Litany

6pm: Mass for Evangelisation

7pm-8.30pm: Veneration of the Relics

7pm-8.30pm: Sequence of Readings and Meditations

8.30pm: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

9pm: Solemn Benediction

9.30pm-10.30pm: Veneration of the Relics

10.30pm-11pm: Night Prayer of the Church

11pm-00am: Open Vigil

THE CATHEDRAL WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT MIDNIGHT

Wednesday 23rd September 2009 (Memoria of St Pius of Pietrelcina)

THE CATHEDRAL WILL OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT 7AM

8am-8.30am: Office of Readings

9am-11.30am: Sacrament of Reconciliation

9.30am-10am: Mattins of the Church

10am-11.30am: Veneration of the Relics / Particular Activities for visits by schools

12noon-1pm: Mass for Evangelisation - Sanctification

1pm: Solemn Liturgy for the Departure of the Relics

The three bishops of the ecclesiastical province, Archbishop Peter Smith of Cardiff, Bishop Edwin Regan of Wrexham and Bishop Tom Burns of Menevia, will be present throughout the celebrations in the Cathedral. They will be joined by many members of the clergy and representatives of religious congregations including the Carmelite Community of Dolgellau.

We are expecting very large numbers of the lay faithful to be in attendance across both days. With so many people gathering it will be necessary that we all exercise a true spiritual patience as we engage with the various celebrations. We would ask those visiting to cooperate with the stewards at all times.