In This House of Brede Mother Mary Francis challenging his default

challenging his default

” sub specie aeternitatis

delicately balanced

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So peaceful I shall slumber

In This House of Brede Mother Mary Francis challenging his defaultBy Rumer Godden Pax is the motto of Brede Abbey. Yet its peace is the peace of Godnot, as Godden brings to her readers notice, the worlds peace. The walls of Brede witness life of unceasing work and prayer, little creature comfort, persistent disappointment and misunderstandingyet a life of peace all the same, unswervingly joyful and loving. Into this life enters Philippa Talbot, ambitious, independent, successful, forsaking her beautifully arranged