St George’s Day
Today is the Solemnity of St George, Patron Saint and Protector of England. One good thing about the current crisis is that we’re spared some of the tabloid flag-waving which
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Today’s first reading from Acts (5:17-26) describes the miraculous prison escape by Peter and John. Note that the author doesn’t concentrate on the miracle itself – rather, all the
Continue readingCoronavirus and Access to Treatment: Bishops Conference Statement
An important statement has been issued in the name of the Bishops Conference in relation to Covid-19 and access to treatment: “With the escalation of the Coronavirus, demand on NHS
Continue readingSaint Anselm of Canterbury
The first proper saint’s day for some weeks is the feast day of one of the great saints and teachers of early medieval England and Europe – Anselm of Canterbury
Continue readingMonday Reflections
In Easter week we covered at daily Mass all the appearances of the risen Christ in the gospels. For the rest of the season of Easter, for the next six
Continue readingSecond Sunday of Easter
The image in the post I put up last night, as we began to celebrate this Sunday, was of doubting Thomas by Caravaggio; the image here is described as by
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Our first reading today from Acts (4:13-21) continues yesterday’s account of the apostles Peter and John before the council of priests and elders known as the Sanhedrin. We’re told that
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I have only been once to the Holy Land, in 1986 with my late mother, when I was an Anglican transitional deacon. One of the most moving places I remember
Continue readingEaster Thursday
Today’s gospel reading for Easter Thursday is the continuation of yesterday’s account of Jesus meeting the disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24: 35-48). As in other appearances there
Continue readingThe Pilgrim, our Diocesan Newspaper
Some of you read our monthly diocesan newspaper ‘The Pilgrim’. You can now access it online HERE. Other Catholic newspapers from around the UK are available HERE.
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