To finish off the series of posts from Parkminster, here are a few more photos. The first gives and idea of the perspective as one looks down the Great Cloister
Yet another Chapel! This is the Family Chapel. The community meet here for prayers before the weekly walk.
And here is the magnificent and atmospheric library.
A closer shot of the far end shows Our Blessed Lady (much loved by the Carthusians) and the crucifix overlooking the place of study.
This is the view of the Guest House from halfway down the stairs. The Guest House is actually older than the main part of the Monastery. It is very grand but not much used.
This is the Bishop's room - actually set out as a throne room. This room has not been used much in recent years.
Yet another Chapel! This is the Family Chapel. The community meet here for prayers before the weekly walk.
And here is the magnificent and atmospheric library.
A closer shot of the far end shows Our Blessed Lady (much loved by the Carthusians) and the crucifix overlooking the place of study.
This is the view of the Guest House from halfway down the stairs. The Guest House is actually older than the main part of the Monastery. It is very grand but not much used.
This is the Bishop's room - actually set out as a throne room. This room has not been used much in recent years.
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When I was a postulant for the lay brotherhood at Parkminster in 1963 the Family Chapel was the lay brothers chapel. Holy Mass would be celebrated for the brothers by the Father Procurator. The lay brothers would gather in this chapel in the early evening for adoration. I note that the arrangement of the benches has changed. They used to be arranged like you would find in any church.
The lay brothers would lie prostrate on the floor under the benches after receiving holy communion with their head towards the altar.
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