The Order of the Mustard Seed Podcast Season 2 Episode 11 - Catherine Askew
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Oct 17, 2019 Catherine Askew, a leader within the Northumbria Community, shares insights on maintaining unity among its diverse, global members. She emphasizes the importance of shared practices like communal prayer, rooted in their unique liturgy, to foster connection despite physical distances. The conversation also touches on the community's mother house as a sanctuary for spiritual encounters and the role of storytelling, especially tales of Celtic saints, in weaving together the fabric of their international fellowship.
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Catherine's Pilgrimage Journey
- Catherine Askew experienced a life-changing pilgrimage in 2005 that led her to relocate to England and join the Northumbria Community.
- She also met her husband Pete during her visit to the community's mother house.
Cohesion Through Daily Liturgy
- The community's daily office using Celtic Daily Prayer is a major unifying practice among members worldwide.
- This shared prayer practice creates a strong sense of invisible, global connection and cohesion.
Rule of Life Fosters Perseverance
- The community's rule of life centers on vows of availability and vulnerability to God and others.
- This provocative rule fosters perseverance, courage, and shared commitment even in difficult times.