Uplifting day of spiritual renewal in East Anglia

Around 70 attendees from the parish of Bury St Edmunds, and further afield in the dioceses of East Anglia and Brentwood, came together on November 9 for a Day of Renewal marked by warmth, community, and spiritual renewal.

Rosemary Walters, one of the event’s facilitators, expressed her hope  that “people will experience God’s love and power in a new way and deepen their relationship with Jesus our Lord and Saviour.”

Uplifting music from the Praise and Worship team set a joyful tone for the day’s activities at St Edmund’s Church. The guest speaker, Fr Paschal Uche from the Diocese of Brentwood, delivered two impactful talks centred on the theme “Claiming Your Inheritance,” guided by Romans 8:14-18. His first talk in the morning drew on sacred scripture and personal testimony, offering practical ways for attendees to integrate these spiritual principles into their daily lives.

The congregation gathered at midday for Mass, celebrated by Fr Paschal, commemorating the anniversary of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. In the afternoon, Fr Paschal delivered his second talk, warmly expanding on the theme of the day, looking in more depth on how to claim our inheritance with encouraging insights and quotes from the Saints, fresh reflections on  Old Testament scripture and the mysteries of the Rosary.

The day concluded with a period of Adoration, prayer ministry, the sacrament of Reconciliation, followed by Benediction led by Fr Anthony Asomugha, giving participants a chance to reflect on the insights gained. The atmosphere throughout was one of joy, light, and a profound sense of community.

Unable to attend due to a national CHARIS event, Pam Smith, the co-ordinator of the CDSC team gave thanks for the “insightful and inspiring” talks given by Fr Paschal, his care and enthusiasm and that of the whole team present at the event.

The next Catholic Charismatic Renewal in East Anglia event is on November 23 in St Ives, Cambridgeshire and events are planned for 2025 the year of Jubilee “Pilgrims of Hope”.

 See www.renewaleastanglia.org for more information or contact Pam Smith at renewaleastanglia@gmail.com.

Picture of Fr Paschal Uche by Andrea Cope.

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