The Relics Of St Therese At Aylesford

I went with a group of some 20 people from the parish to Aylesford for a marvellous day of prayer and pilgrimage. As well as from the Southwark Archdiocese, there were many coaches and groups from outside the diocese too. I met people from the dioceses of Arundel ">Offertory - offering of the chaliceBlessing of rosesBlessing of rosesThe relics are returned to the relic chapel for veneration after Mass.My amateur video of the arrival of the relics:and Archbishop Kevin McDonald, Bishop Howard Tripp (former auxiliary) and Father Matthew Dickens (Vicar General) process to the altar. Father Stephen Langridge, Southwark Vocations Director, doing his stuff.People queueing to venerate the relics.And lots more news at the official website including opening and closing remarks of Archbishop McDonald (Pray for a Particular Blessing and A Call to do Something in the Church) and the homily of Carmelite priest Father John Keating (Surrendering to God's Love). See also the Southwark Diocesan website.UPDATE: see how our local media are covering the event.Kentish ExpressBBC Kent

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