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Anne Noble

Name: Anne Noble
Date of birth: 1954
Gender: Female

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Prayer, lectio divina and work, according to Saint Benedict are the three most important elements of a monks life. Work within the community such as care of the pantry is one of many employments that are rotated every three months

Prayer, lectio divina and work, according to Saint Benedict are the three most important elements of a monks life. Work within the community such as care of the pantry is one of many employments that are rotated every three months

A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, which was brought from Paris by the Foundress in 1901

A statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, which was brought from Paris by the Foundress in 1901

A place setting in the refectory. The rule of the Great Silence is observed here. The purpose of silence in the monastery is to develop the spirit or atmosphere of recollection necessary for deep prayer

A place setting in the refectory. The rule of the Great Silence is observed here. The purpose of silence in the monastery is to develop the spirit or atmosphere of recollection necessary for deep prayer

The white veil of a novice "Our habit signifies complete detachment from the things of this world" (M Foundress 1902)

The white veil of a novice "Our habit signifies complete detachment from the things of this world" (M Foundress 1902)

Each cell in the monastery contains a bed, a cross, a chair, a wardrobe, a desk and one picture of the sister's choice. Shared poverty and the renunciation of individual ownership are characteristic of a monastic community

Each cell in the monastery contains a bed, a cross, a chair, a wardrobe, a desk and one picture of the sister's choice. Shared poverty and the renunciation of individual ownership are characteristic of a monastic community

The cowl is the garment traditionally worn for prayer in monastic communities

The cowl is the garment traditionally worn for prayer in monastic communities

Sister Luke and Sister Therese, novices in the community

Sister Luke and Sister Therese, novices in the community

Seven times a day the community processes into the sanctuary for the Hours of Nocturnes, Lauds, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers and Compline. The singing of the Divine Officeis the primary work of the Tyburn community. The purpose of this liturgy to sanctify time and all human activity will be achieved in our community

Seven times a day the community processes into the sanctuary for the Hours of Nocturnes, Lauds, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers and Compline. The singing of the Divine Officeis the primary work of the Tyburn community. The purpose of this liturgy to sanctify time and all human activity will be achieved in our community

The cloister of the monastery. When the bell rings for the divine Office the sisters congregate here and wait in silence for several minutes in preparation for the singing of the Liturgy

The cloister of the monastery. When the bell rings for the divine Office the sisters congregate here and wait in silence for several minutes in preparation for the singing of the Liturgy

The walled garden of the monastery

The walled garden of the monastery

Suzy, Pipiriki, Wanganui River

Suzy, Pipiriki, Wanganui River

The library, described by the foundress as the arsenal of the monastery, Lectio divina is the art of meditation in the Benedictine way of life. Its aim is to feed the prayer life through a meditative reflection on the Word of God: a reflection or pondering in the heart rather than an intellectual exercise

The library, described by the foundress as the arsenal of the monastery, Lectio divina is the art of meditation in the Benedictine way of life. Its aim is to feed the prayer life through a meditative reflection on the Word of God: a reflection or pondering in the heart rather than an intellectual exercise

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