Taper Tales - The Holy Father

26 August 2010

As we look forward to the start of the papal visit with a special evening of prayers in the Cathedral, our podcast series helping us know more about the statue of Our Lady of the Taper continues.  In today’s episode (26 August) we find out how Pope Benedict XIV will be in touch with the people of Wales during the papal visit.

On Wednesday 15 September our local Catholic community welcomes the statue of Our Lady of the Taper on pilgrimage to the Holy Father in London. 

In this week’s series the Rector of the National Shrine of Wales Father Jason Jones talks to us about the significance of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Taper, the statue’s important role in the spiritual lives of Welsh people, and the start of the papal visit as he sets off from the National Shrine, with the Bishop of Menevia Right Reverend Tom Burns, on route to London and the Holy Father. 

Our special podcast series was recorded at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Taper in Cardigan, Wales.

Today Father Jason talks about Pope Benedict XIV and how he’ll be in touch with the people of Wales during the papal visit.

Yesterday (25 August) Father Jason talked about the taper and the light it creates.

Tomorrow (27 August) Father Jason concludes ‘Taper Tales’ with prayers.

Our podcast series will help us to look forward to our special event on the eve of the Holy Father’s historic visit to the United Kingdom.

For us Wednesday 15 September is the start of the papal visit when we come together as the local Church for an evening of prayers with the desire that the papal visit lights up the heart of our nation.

The evening of prayers in Clifton Cathedral on Pembroke Road, Bristol BS8 3BX, begins at 7.00 pm and concludes at 10.00 pm on Wednesday 15 September - people can come and go throughout those times to suit.

You can download our striking poster in the multimedia panel on the right.  A print quality version is available so you can print copies and help promote this special prayerful occasion.