This is the website of the Xaverian Mission Spirituality Centre in Preston. If you were looking to find out about the Xaverian presence in the UK then you can find the Provincial website for the Xaverians here.
The Xaverian dream is that of making the world a single family.
Inspired by St. Guido Conforti and St. Francis Xavier, we, Xaverian Missionaries, serve to keep the local Church aware of, engaged with and connected to the missionary mandate of the universal Church, principally by witnessing Jesus to those who have yet to know Him.
Covid-19 Essential Reading
We are in lockdown. This tells you what you may and may not do for the sake of the community and yourself.
The Centre remains all but closed down and it remains unclear when and how we will reopen. In the meantime there are still things we can all do.
- Comply with the current Covid-19 guidance from the NHS.
- Use the NHS Covid-19 app
- Report daily using the Covid Symptom Study app
Our Government is facing a massive challenge. There will be all kinds of issues and details that they cannot possibly cover. They can only paint with a broad brush and trust us individually to do the right things for the benefit of our country, our local community and our family.
The Xaverian dream is that of making the world a single family.
Recent News
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- Lectio Divina: News 5/3/2021 : - Our Lectio group spent time considering the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Year B.
- Preston: News 5/3/2021 : - Some news from Preston.
- Lectio Divina: News 26/2/2021 : - Read what our Lectio Group has received from the Gospel readings for the 2nd Sunday in Lent.
- Poetry and Book Club: News 26/2/2021 : - A most interesting discussion on the Biblical book of Jonah
- Book Club: News 20/2/2021 : - The next group meeting is on Wednesday 24th February at 1:30. Join in the discussion and make friends on Zoom.
Recent Reflections on the Gospel
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- Reflection on 3rd in Lent: 7th March 2021 - Jesus takes a revolutionary approach to religion: from an emphasis on sacrifice by which we earn God’s love, to trust through which we know God’s love.
- Reflection on 2nd in Lent: 28th February - Listening is central to transformation. True listening is an interior quality, a way of being. It is more about the heart than the ears. And it is more about silence than words.
- Reflection on 1st in Lent: 21st February 2021 - "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news."