CAFOD Walk for Water Challenge
One in three people round the world does not have access to safe drinking water. You have the power to change this through your support of Cafod. Why not join
Continue readingFeast of St Scholastica
Today is the feast of St Scholastica, the sister of St Benedict. A good day to pray for female Religious, especially the two communities in our parish, the Missionary Sisters
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Today is the feast day of St Josephine Bakhita and the World Day of Prayer for victims of human trafficking and slavery. Rosary before the 10am live-streamed Mass today. God
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Today’s first reading is from Job chapter 7. The figure of Job, shown here, is one of the most fascinating in the Old Testament. Some may feel very worn down
Continue readingSt Paul Miki and his Companions
Today the Church honours St Paul Miki and his twenty-five companions, martyred by being crucified in Japan, in the year 1597. Jesuit priests had brought the Christian message to the
Continue readingThe Pope’s Prayer Intention for February: Women who are victims of violence
We pray with Pope Francis for women who are victims of violence, that they may be protected by society and have their sufferings considered and heeded. LINK: Pray With the
Continue readingCandlemas, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Candlemas, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Normally we would mark this day with the traditional procession of candles before Mass. It is also the World Day of
Continue readingExorcism of the Gerasene demoniac
The gospel reading today [Monday] is the account in Mark chapter 5 of the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac. It’s rather scary story; we are meant to be terrified by
Continue readingGoing into Hospital
Given the large numbers of people being admitted to hospital at this time, it is particularly important to be clear about what you should do if you or a friend
Continue readingSunday: Racial Justice Day
As we mark Racial Justice Sunday this weekend it has been announced that the Archbishop of Southwark has set up a new Commission for Promoting Racial Justice and Cultural Inclusion.
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