New Posulancy in Bishop Eton

We ask for your prayers as three young men continue to discern their vocation with the Redemptorists. 

One young man from the west of Scotland, Gerry Carroll has been based in our Liverpool community for a year, he will be joined by another Scot, Peter Morris and a young man from Oxfordshire Charles Randall.

Our Formation  program begins in September 2009.  Keep all of those in discernment and in our Vocation Contact group in your prayers

"Young people of the world, hear the voice of Christ! Hear his voice and follow him!"

Pope John Paul II - Denver, 1993.

In the last couple of years the Redemptorists of the London Province have re-doubled our mission of vocation promotion and accompanying. There has been a number discernment retreats and weekends. The Redemptorists have even appeared for a few months in the in-flight literature of Ryanair.

This seems to have paid off in some measure as three men begin postulancy and others  Others actively discern their call at this time.

We ask for your prayers as young men continue to discern their vocation with the Redemptorists. 

"Young people of the world, hear the voice of Christ! Hear his voice and follow him!"

Pope John Paul II - Denver, 1993.

New Vocation Contact based at Bishop Eton

Fr. Desmond Keegan CSsR, Parish Priest of our busy Bishop Eton parish in Liverpool has very generously taken on the post of Vocation Director. He is keen to build on what has already been established in the last few years. Fr. Desmond will also work closely with Fr. Ralph Heskett CSsR who is also based in Liverpool and is the Director of the initial stages of Formation. We wish them both well in their ministries.

Fr. Kieran Brady CSsR has now moved on to minister both in St. Patrick's Edinburgh and on the Parish Mission scene in the UK.

We are happy to announce that Bro. Dominic O'Toole CSsR, who has spent the last eight years in formation at  St. Patrick's Edinburgh and Scotus College, Glasgow, made his final profession of vows as a Redemptorist on Saturday the 28th of September, and was ordained Deacon on Tuesday 30th September, by Cardinal Keith Patrick O'Brien, a great freind and supporter of the Redemptorists. We wish him well as he takes up his new ministry in Clapham, working in our community and new project in the heart of London.  

Fr. Dominic has now been ordained to the priesthood in St. Mary's, our Redemptorst parish in London on 14th February 2009. A joyous occassion was had by all incuding special guests Cardinal O'Brien & Fr. Richard Ried CSsR who flew in from our Region in Zimbabwe for the occassion.

God Bless his ministry in our New Clapham Project.

 Alphonsus, Prayer, writing and the music business.. 

Liam Neeson, known for his role as Oskar Schindler in Steven Spielberg’s film “Schindler’s List,” is the featured narrator on a new CD about the Stations of the Cross.  The CD features the 14 Stations and prayers taken from the writings of St. Alphonsus Liguori, the founder of the Redemptorists.

Neeson begins the CD by reading the “Introduction,” written by St. Alphonsus Maria Ligouri, the great 18^th century Italian saint and doctor of the Church.  He then narrates the 14 Stations of the Cross which are taken from the classic text, “The Way of the Cross according to the Method of St. Alphonsus Liguori.”

“I had heard about the Redemptorists and their missionary work in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil and in the slums of Lagos and Ibadan, Nigeria,” Liam Neeson said in a press release.  “I was moved to help because the Redemptorists are living the Gospel message in some of the poorest parts of the world, offering hope to families who have been forgotten or abandoned.”

Praying the Way of the Cross is the third CD produced for the Redemptorists of the Denver Province by Ray and Theresa Herrmann, co-founders of Little Lamb Music, a company dedicated to providing families with high-quality Catholic music. In 2007 and 2008, respectively, they produced Praying the Rosary with St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori and Praying the Seven Sorrows of Mary with St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori.  On the CDs, the saint’s music is produced, arranged and performed by the company and other musicians and vocalists from some of the world’s finest orchestras and choral groups.

Ray Herrmann is a Grammy-award winning musician and one of the world’s finest session players and instrumentalists. He has spent the last 20 years playing with and arranging music for some of the biggest names in American music: Diana Ross, Chicago, Bob Dylan, Santana, LeeAnn Rimes, Stevie Wonder, George Benson and Herbie Hancock. Ray is also in the house band on the hit television show, American Idol.

On hearing Liam in the studio, Ray Herrmann said, “I was deeply moved by Liam’s reading of the words of St. Alphonsus. It was so beautifully done.  And I knew then I was part of something very special: a production that celebrates Good Friday with the voice of one of the world’s greatest actors with the sacred hymns and prayers of this great saint of the Church.”

Proceeds from the sale of the CDs will support the work of the Redemptorist missions in Brazil and Nigeria.

To purchase the CD or for more information, visit: www.littlelambmusic.com.

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American Idol Musician  - releases two CDs of St Alphonsus' Works! 

Grammy award winning musician Ray herrmann has worked with top musicians like Bob Dylan and Christine Aguilera, appeared on the USA tonight show and is often seen on the famous TV series, "American Idol". He is also a man of deep faith.

He and his wife Theresa co-founded 'Little Lamb' music and together with the Redemptorists bring St. Alphonsus' music and message to a wider audience. They jumped at the chance to be part of this venture. As they said 'we knew of St. Alphonsus' devotion to Our Lady and his book the Glories of Mary, and it totally made sense to partner with the Redemptorists to create this "one of a kind" CD'. It is also the first time St. Alphonsus' music has been recorded in the U.S. and translated into english. Musician Ray continues,' the more you here St. Alphonsus' music the more you can appreciate its depth. He wanted the common man to be able to sing his hymns. His music has not just human dimensions but it also touches the soul'.

To sample the CD and find out more about Alphonsus' music click here. You can also hear more music from our Saint by clicking here. Thank you to our Denver Confreres for making this possible on the 275th Aniversary of the founding of our Congregation.

For more on Ray Herrmann and littlelambmusic.com  click here.

Cardinal praises the life and mission of the St. Patrick's Redemptorist community

The Scottish BBC station ALBA recently gave extensive coverage to the church of St. Patrick's in the Cowgate. Parishioners spoke of working in collaboration with the Redemptorists. The shrine of Margaret Sinclair within the church, and St. Pat's association with Hibernian football club were all mentioned. The Cardinal praised the work of the Redemptorists and the vitality of St. Patricks, saying that after the Cathedral, he considered it one of the most important churches in the city.

Unfortunately the video clip is not available of this programme as yet...

The Redemptorists of St. Pats are often on the T V or Radion, locally & Nationally.

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"Be certain that if you listen to his call and follow him, you will find great joy and happiness"

Pope John Paul II Manchester June 1982

Recently we have been journeying in faith with a group of committed young adults (17-35 years old) in Scotland. This group is already involved in many forms of ministry in their parishes, their dioceses and further afield. They work with other young adults and devote time to taking others to enjoy the spirituality and peace at the shrine of Our Lady in Lourdes. We will continue to organise weekends at Kinnoull for this grouping, and explore new ways of supporting them.

- To Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Bring your own prayer before our Lady's shrine and also ask Our Mother's intercession for more vocations to the Redemptorist way of life 'that those in greatest need will experience the Good News of Redemption'. Thank you. Join in the Salve Regina, say a prayer, and read more about the story behind perhaps the most famous icon of Our Lady in the world, which the Redemptorists are proud to promote. You may have to wait a moment for the image to load. Click here..

- A new evangelisation series by the Edinburgh Redemptorists

This series ran in the national catholic newspaper of Scotland throughout Advent 2008 and in to The New Year of 2009. Fr.s Ed Hone and Micheal hennesy CSsR share their experience of parish and evangelisation. For the first instalment click here, subsequent instalments can be found on the 'scottish catholic observer' webpages. 

 - in a Turbulent Land.

See the latest article written by Fr. Richard Reid CSsR detailing the mission and ministry of our confreres in Zimbabwe.

Click here to read Richard's news or simply go to our recently revamped Zimbabwe pages and section.

St. Patrick's Redemptorists Outreach at the Fringe Festival

The Redemptorists of Edinburgh have long been known for innovative and creative liturgy and outreach. This includes staging some spiritual events during one of the worlds biggest art festivals each August. One correspondent reviewing the contribution of the Redemptorists, attended and participated in an event called "Confession is good for the Soul", opening the possibility of confession out for all who were interested. Of course, the sacramental form of absolution was used only with Catholics. The journalist notes; "I've never actually been to confession before, so I went to St. Patrick's Redemptorist Church. The priest was gentle and understanding, and the chance to 'get something of your chest' in a non-judgemental hearing was rather soothing. It turns out confession actually does feel good for the soul". The Redemptorists are also leading meditation for beginners sessions in August.  Read on for more on the work and ministry of the Redemptorists in Edinburgh.  

NEW - Announcing a newly launched website from our Australian Confreres with lots of information on our life and spirit. To find our more about our global Redemptorist community check out - Our Redemptorist confreres DownUnder.. 

Note our Contacts -Links page is also expanding connecting with many new Redemptorist confreres and websites.

We proudly announce some new sections, reflections and Inspirational video clips: 

NEW! We have created a new dedicated section to give a flavour of our mission in Zimbabwe. Simply go to our Zimbabwe page,(see the above menu) or simply click here. 

NEW! Inspirational vocation video clips,  - for latest clips click here. WELL WORTH A VISIT.

NEW! Video presentations on our Redemptorist Saints, - for latest clips click here.