Pressing the pause button There are times when we should all step back and take a good look at ourselves and where we are going; what sort of person we aspire to be and how we are going to get there. For Christians Lent is just such a time and here we are with Lent …
Peace Sunday 2026 Today is Peace Sunday, a day designated by the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales as a day for us all to reflect on the Pope’s message for the World Day of Peace on the 1st January. The theme chosen by Pope Leo for his message this year is a challenging …
This Sunday was the celebration of the Holy Family. Jesus, Mary and Joseph together form the Holy Family in God’s plan of Salvation for the world. God sent His only Son, conceived in Mary’s womb by the Holy Spirit and Joseph called to be Father. God has a plan for everyone. Mary was visited by …
I came upon this quote from the Don Bosco magazine winter issue (See Don Bosco Publications Bolton) See; www.salesians.org.uk “Who can add to Christmas The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is that we believe in Him. The reward …
Have you ever felt there is something more? In the Gospel for the second Sunday of Advent, John the Baptist as he is known, who is reckoned to be the greatest of the Old Testament prophets, is calling people to a complete change of heart – a new beginning. People are listening and flocking to …
In last Sunday’s Gospel, the first Sunday of Advent, we hear the message, “be ready.” The example given is of the people at the time of Noah who were taken by surprise by the flood. Advent is a time of personal renewal of getting ready. A time to prepare for Christmas yes, but Jesus will …
Today is Red Wednesday designated by Aid to the Church in need to “Come together for prayer, music, light and hope” for persecuted Catholics throughout the world. Violence Against Christians on the Rise POPE Leo XIV has stressed the importance of Aid to the Church in Need’s commitment to supporting persecuted Christians at a time …
In the Gospel at Mass this Sunday Jesus says something astounding and perplexing which neither the Jewish authorities or his apostles understood. Jesus had just chased the merchants from the outer court of the Temple, those who were selling oxen, and sheep and pigeons and the money – changers and poured out their coins …
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God This line is from the teaching of Jesus known as the Beatitudes from Matthew (Chapter 5. 1-10) which is the Gospel for today, the Feast All Saints, when we celebrate the lives all those with God in heaven. We now move into November …
Why look among the dead for someone who is alive? He is not here; he has risen.” (Luke 14.5) In this account, read at the Easter Vigil we see Mary of Magdela, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James and other women going to the tomb where Jesus had been laid intending to anoint his …