Norbertine Vocations
The Canons Regular of Prémontré were founded by St. Norbert at Prémontré, France in 1120. Basing the lives of his sons and daughters on that of the first apostles of Our Lord, Our Holy Father Norbert bequethed five works to the Order i) the praise of God by the singing of the Divine Office, ii) zeal for the salvation of souls, iii) spreading devotion to Our Lady, especially in Her Immaculate Conception, iv) spreading devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament and v) leading a life of simple penance. Please contact the Vocation Director for more information. The Order first came to Britain in 1138 and at the time of the Reformation had some 38 houses. The Order returned to England in 1872 and our canonry became an independent canonry in 2004. For more information on the life and work of the Norbertine canons of St. Philip's Priory, please seee our web-site; www.praemonstratensis.co.ukPRAYER FOR VOCATIONS TO THE ORDER OF PRÉMONTRÉ
Almighty Father, raise up abundant and holy vocations to the Order of Prémontré. Send us good and holy souls who will keep the Faith alive and guard the blessed memory of Our Holy Fathers Augustine and Norbert. Send us ardent yet gentle men who through the preaching of Christ’s word and the administration of the Sacraments may continually renew your faithful. Grant us holy ministers of your altar who will be careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist; lifting high the Blessed Sacrament above all the errors and miseries of the world. Amen.Like us on Facebook
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Category Archives: Vocation
Video of the Beatification of Pierre-Adrien Toulorge O.Praem.
A full report on the beatification of Blessed Pierre-Adrien Toulorge will follow upon our return from Mondaye. In the meantime please enjoy the video of the ceremony below – and be sure to recommend your intentions to our newest beatus … Continue reading
Beatification of Ven. Peter-Adrian Toulorge
We have written previously about Ven. Peter-Adrian Toulorge and his impending beatification, and we are pleased to announce that in the last few hours Ven. Peter-Toulorge O.Praem, martyr of the French Revolution, was beatified in the cathedral of the diocese of Coutances … Continue reading
The Conversion of St. Augustine
Today marks the liturgical memorial of the conversion of Our Holy Father Augustine The streams of my eyes gushed out an acceptable sacrifice to thee. And, not indeed in these words, but to this effect, I cried to thee: “And … Continue reading
Posted in Vocation
Pierre-Adrien Toulorge: A Premonstratensian with Backbone
We are pleased to announce that a new publication on the life, witness and martyrdom of Fr. Pierre-Adrien Toulorge o.praem. is now available from the postulator of our Order. Click here to read “Pierre-Adrien Toulorge: A Premonstratensian with Backbone” (PDF, … Continue reading
Posted in Norbertine History, O.Praem Saints and Beati, Vocation
The Life and Martyrdom of Pierre-Adrien Toulorge o.praem.
With the kind permission of the Abbey of Saint Joseph de Clairval we are able to produce here a very fine life of Father Peter-Adrian (Pierre-Adrien) Tourlorge o.praem. who will be beatified next month. Autumn 1793. The French Revolution had entered … Continue reading
Posted in Norbertine History, O.Praem Saints and Beati, Vocation
In the footsteps of St. Norbert
Taking advantage of the traditional post-examination ‘vakantie’ Br. Rupert was able to spend a few days in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It was an opportunity to visit and pray at some of the sites closely associated with the life … Continue reading
Fr. Werenfried van Straaten O.Praem.
Today marks 9 years since the passing of Fr. Werenfried van Straaten, a member of our Order and a canon first of Tongerlo and latterly of St. Michael’s, Orange, perhaps the most well-known Norbertine of modern times. Philipp van Straaten … Continue reading
Posted in Norbertine History, Vocation
The Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
“Immaculatam Conceptionem Virginis Mariae celebremus: Christum ejus Filium adoremus Dominum.” “Let us celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: let us adore her Son, Christ the Lord.” (Matins: Invitatory respond) Our Holy Father Saint Norbert (ca. 1080 – 1134) … Continue reading
Canons Regular of the Lateran
On the 9th November, we were thrilled to be invited by the Canons Regular of the Lateran to celebrate their feastday at their Priory and Parish in Eltham. Not only was it the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran … Continue reading
Posted in Chelmsford, Community Events, Vocation
Review of October
The month of October is always a busy one in the community. Not only does the apostolate of our two parishes continue, as well as our wider commitments, but our students also return to their studies either at home or abroad … Continue reading
Posted in Community Events, Premonstratensian Communities, Vocation
