I came across this story which I must share. My wife and I lost a baby at birth at just over twenty two weeks. At that time in 1990 the doctors said the baby wouldn’t survive for very long on a ventilator. I baptised him and we named him in the delivery ward and later …
The Sunday Gospel in Catholic Churches this week is the parable of the wheat and the darnel about a man who sowed wheat in his field but an enemy came and sowed darnel among the wheat. The man’s workers noticed and wanted to uproot the weed but the owner tells them to wait until harvest …
I have just learnt that 26 residents in a care home I visited regularly have died in this Pandemic. A man who I had got to know who worked in the laundry was in tears. Again we have to ask the question why were so many elderly people discharged into care homes from hospital without …
It is a privilege to visit the Holy Land which is considered very special by Christians, Muslims and Jews alike. Given the number of adherents to these monotheistic religions throughout the world the Israeli government has an awesome responsibility when it comes to shrines and places of worship and the historical importance of these places …
It is incomprehensible how the House of Lords, comprised of intelligent, educated, thinking people, there to serve the public, acted against logic and reason; against democracy and ultimately against the will of God when they voted to impose radical new abortion regulations in Northern Ireland against the express wishes of its government. In the debate …
This is what the Scout movement has done for me. Making friends, some lifelong. Sense of belonging Sense of achievement Greater self worth and personal pride A love of the outdoors and camping Holidays I would not have had Skills I would never have acquired Abilities – E.G. swimming Leadership Teamwork Self reliance Endurance Enhanced …
‘I Can’t breath’ has become the rallying cry for all those demonstrating over the illegal and immoral killing of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin on 25th May with the involvement of three other police officers all of whom have since been sacked and Chauvin charged for unlawful killing with the other officers now also facing …
Pope Francis has just now (30th May) on the eve of Pentecost, when Christians celebrate the Holy Spirit of God coming to the world in a manner never seen before, live streamed the rosary to holy shrines dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus throughout the world. The five glorious mysteries were recited by people …
The pandemic has raised questions about the World Health Organisation. This UN agency established in 1948 with what has been described as an advisory role, might become even more effective in promoting the health of the world’s populations if given a more proactive brief, a broader remit and greater authority. This is a time for …
Last Thursday 14th May Pope Frances and other world religious leaders called for a day of prayer and fasting to save humanity from the pandemic, to enlighten scientists and heal the sick. This is another major step forward for world faiths in working together and something very positive coming from this terrible situation facing the …