At this Christmas time in 2022, I am drawn to praise God who is my rock and my all. Why? God made me to know, love and serve Him in this life and be happy with Him forever in the next, as the catechism tells us. Jesus makes this possible. That is why Christmas is …
How many corpses to get the world’s attention? Christians are the most persecuted religious group in the world. Pope Francis speaking to religious leaders has said violence and extremism are “betrayals of religion” and that for all believers’ hatred of others is the, “greatest blasphemy” (speaking last year in the ancient city of Ur). In …
Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo, Lynne Vincent This is a true story of a little boy who has a near death experience and visits heaven and then returns to life. He is the son of a Pastor in America and the account of what happened in the few minutes he was gone is …
Record numbers took part in this year’s March for Life UK which was held in central London on Saturday 3rd Sept. It seems that the overturning of Roe v Wade in America has had quite a ripple effect across the ocean as more young people than ever paraded through the streets on a lively procession which …
Each person is unique, special with immense dignity. In a normal family life each is treasured and loved by parents, siblings and extended family – uncles, aunts, grandparents. All normal parents have fond memories of the birth of their children. Of nurturing them through babyhood, as toddlers, young children and teenagers. The hopes and dreams …
Do we ever reflect upon the crucial importance of the family- For the personal development of each person? For the well being of society? For the future of humanity? Walking in a local park recently I was struck by the endearing sight of parents and children happily walking together. And at a granddaughter’s Confirmation Mass …
Jesus said, “This is my commandment: love one another, as I have loved you. Love is the panacea for all ills. Love engenders peace and harmony in every situation whether personal or between nations. What are the characteristics of true love? Love demands respect and sacrifice. The example of love par excellence is the death …
In The gospel reading for the fourth Sunday of Lent we hear the story of the Prodigal (lost) son from Luke’s gospel 15: 1-3. 11- 32. In this well known parable which Jesus told, a young son goes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance? The son then goes off and squanders …
The Lord God says this: ‘My plans for you are for peace, not for disaster; To give you a future, a future filled with hope.’ ‘My plans for you are for peace.’ (Jer 29:11) ——- Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Dear friends and people of good will The news and images from Ukraine in …
Addressing St Peter’s Square pilgrims last Sunday (27th February), Pope Francis said Catholics had been shocked by the outbreak of war, after “repeatedly praying this road would not be chosen,” and repeated his call for March 2nd, Ash Wednesday, to be marked by prayer and fasting for peace. “He who wages war forgets humanity – …