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Category Archives: sanctum
Sanctum at Alderman Blaxill School – Friday
Friday was another good day, rounding off a very positive week. True, there have been some difficult classes, though this really only boils down to a few troubled individuals, but otherwise the way the students engaged coupled with the enthusiastic … Continue reading
Sanctum at Alderman Blaxill School – Thursday
There’s absolutely no doubt that, whether you believe in spirituality or not, Sanctum has a profound and positive therapeutic impact on young people. Although we can’t go into details, over the last four days we’ve had several young people who … Continue reading
Sanctum at Alderman Blaxill School – Wednesday
It’s been a busy day with four classes and a full prayer room at break and lunch time and although it’s sometimes felt just a little chaotic, in amongst all the activity many students have opened up or discovered peace … Continue reading
Sanctum at Alderman Blaxill School
Sanctum is back in Alderman Blaxill School and once again we’ve got the use of a wonderful upstairs art room. After a slow start on Monday – set-up, lunch time and one lesson, Tuesday was a slightly busier day. We … Continue reading
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Tagged prayer, schools, spirituality, young people
Sanctum at the Sixth Form College – Friday, and some reflections
And so to Friday which was much like the other four days, though perhaps a little busier – I don’t remember many breaks from guiding people through the activities. There were quite a few people who came back to chat, … Continue reading
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Tagged cyo, prayer, sixth form college, spirituality
Sanctum at the Sixth Form College – Thursday
For some reason Sanctum Thursdays are usually the slowest day of the week. We think most people who are interested have come through by now and those who are thinking ‘I must have a look’ end up waiting until Friday. … Continue reading
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Tagged cyo, sixth form college, spirituality
Sanctum at the Sixth Form College – Wednesday
Today was another busy day with many students choosing to take part. The morning is slow up about 10:30 – students are either in lessons or not yet in college, so there’s a quietness about the concourse which gives us … Continue reading
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Tagged cyo, sixth form college, spirituality
Sanctum at the Sixth Form College – Monday & Tuesday
Sanctum is in full swing at Colchester Sixth Form College. Two days in and the atmosphere surrounding it is vibrant and thoughtful. This year’s theme is “Is real life about what you’re doing, or who you’re becoming?” and enables students … Continue reading
The awe of a sunset
New Yorkers have been enjoying a twice a year phenomenon – a sunset that aligns with the city’s street grid system, earning it the nickname Manhattanhenge after the alignment of the solstice sun at Stonehenge. Story and pics from the … Continue reading
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Tagged photography, spirituality
Sanctum at Stanway School – Tuesday
Today has been another moving, inspiring day for us as more young people come to visit Sanctum. The feedback continues to pour in through conversations and worksheets. Here are some of today’s quotes. It has made me believe. Prayer is … Continue reading








