Lammas, also known as “Loaf Mass,” takes its name from loaf, in reference to bread, and mass, reflecting the Eucharist. It is a time to gather that which will nurture and sustain us through the darker months ahead. Lammas marks a period of transition the beginning of the harvest season and the gradual turning towards autumn.

 

It is a time to honour the abundance of the Earth, to express gratitude for the gifts of nature, and to acknowledge provision. Historically, communities would come together at this time, sharing loaves baked from the first harvest.

 

It was a glorious summer’s evening a time of reflection, a time to reap the seeds that had been sown earlier in the year, and to share what had been harvested. This applied not only to the land, but also to our individual seeds of thought and physical workings. There were moments of contemplation and gratitude. We sang harvest songs, made husk dolls, and enjoyed a wonderful shared plate supper.

 

The evening ended under a canopy of stars. It was such a fun filled evening of open hearts, and sisters sharing stories of their inner harvest.