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From Autumn 2008 Issue
A Meeting With Kindred Spirits
It was a privilege to be asked to speak, as well as
lead a service, at Noddfa Catholic convent and Retreat House near
Conway. We were there on the 10th and 11th of July! The food
prepared by the nuns – vegan as well as vegetarian – was amongst the
best that Doreen and I have ever tasted. Eggs were from the poultry that
adorned the grounds outside by their presence. And to view unrobed nuns
was most touching – I hope you interpret this correctly! They were true
humility personified. Past friendships with former members of the
‘Catholic Study Circle for Animal Welfare’ – of which I felt so honoured
to be a patron – were rekindled again. And not least – new friendships
were forged; particularly meeting Don Gwillim the dedicated founder of
‘The Christian Vegetarian Association within the UK’. What a wonderfully
gifted gentleman!
Thanks indeed to Irene Casey for arranging this superb ecumenical
gathering, as well as teaching me how to dance. A brave venture! Yes,
and congratulations to Debbie Jones on acquiring her PhD via a most
relevant and important theological thesis!
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