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posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 27 April 2018, 08:28

St Philomena’s remains were discovered in May 1802 in a tomb in the Catacomb of St Priscilla in Rome. Three tiles which enclosed the tomb bore the inscription “Pax Tecum Filumena” meaning “Peace be with you, Philomena”. It was assumed that the remains were those of a young virgin martyr and were sent to the Vatican fo ... read more

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 14:18

On Monday 14 May, at 3pm, Mothers’ Union will be uniting in a Global Moment of worship from Coventry Cathedral to pray “Thy Kingdom Come”. The service will also be streamed live from Mothers’ Union’s website enabling members, friends and the wider Christian community worldwide to take part. Thy Kingdom Come is a glob ... read more

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 18 April 2018, 14:43

I have heard it said and I am sure its true, that the Christian religion has inspired millions of artists throughout the last 2000 years, just think of the Gospels? Then there are those who paint: Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, and Michelangelo, and of course the Christian sculptors who have produced amazing statues. What about the many Christian po ... read more

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 14:32

A few weeks ago, one of our clergy put out a notice in church saying we could sign up to go as a party to see the film Mary Magdalene in early April. It was to be shown at one of the local cinemas in Chelmsford. She said that she wasn’t sure which cinema would be showing the film but if a few people would like to go, once she knew numbers she ... read more

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Friday, 6 April 2018, 11:34

Last night a group of us met in the Chapter House beside Chelmsfor Cathedral to enjoy each others company and a hearty meal made up of a meat or vegetarian shepherd’s pie and vegetables in aid of the MU’s project entitled ‘English for Women’. Following our meal, we enjoyed an apple crumble or pie with cream. The meal cost &p ... read more

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 14:47

Hello to all our MU members, I expect by now you would have received your quarterly MU Newsletter for April, May and June 18. If you haven’t yet received your newsletter I am sure you will be happy to know that it has been sent to someone at your branch who will hopefully print it out for you. The newsletter is quite brief, with only the most ... read more

posted by: Joan Vine | on: Sunday, 1 April 2018, 12:46

Don’t forget to Make a Mother’s Day if you can – And pray for all mothers especially those who are afraid for their children in war-zones and in countries where there is little food and no clean water Mothering Sunday is very special to all those fortunate enough to have mothers to give flowers and cards to but let us not forget ... read more