Haavar Nilsen
fr Haavar Simon Nilsen is a son of the French Province, resident in his native Norway. He studied for a masters degree in Applied Theology at Blackfriars, Oxford.
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
I have never really supported the 19th century representation of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, standing with a open
The Feast of Saint Dominic 24th May
As we celebrate the feast day of Saint Dominic, we might wonder how our father Dominic would react if he
Art of Redemption 2: Henri Matisse, The Way of the Cross
Henri Matisse's 'The Way of the Cross' is in the Rosary Chapel, Vence, France. The chapel was solemnly consecrated on
The Vigil of Easter
Readings: Genesis 1:1—2:2; Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; Romans 6:3-11; Matthew 28:1-10 Jesus lies in his grave, he
Lent Week 4: Wednesday
Today’s readings: Isaiah 49:8-15; Psalm 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; John 5:17-30 “My Father is at work until now, so I am
Thursday after Ash Wednesday – Lent and Prayer
Today's readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Luke 9:22-25We are in the middle of the great shift in the liturgical year,
Litany of Loreto – Gate of Heaven
The history of the covenant between God and man begins in the very first book of the Bible. After the
Litany of Loreto – Cause of our Joy
It was a Friday morning, I was late for my course, running down the stairs thinking of whether I had
Litany of Loreto – Holy Mother of God
A young girl from rural Israel receives the message from an angel. She is called to give birth to the
Christmas Crackers 2: A friar’s passion
As a Norwegian brother assigned for studies in Oxford for two years, I’d like to present one of my passions.
Preparing the Way: The Proclamation of the Kingdom
This week the Students of Blackfriars are preparing the way for Christmas with a series of reflections on the Rosary.
Saint Lucia
The feast of Saint Lucia is a popular event in the region that I come from, the Scandinavian countries. Dressed