Spirituality Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/spirituality/ England and Wales Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:49:11 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/09/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1-32x32.png Spirituality Archives - Catholic Bishops' Conference https://www.cbcew.org.uk/category/cbcew/spirituality/ 32 32 174395915 Soundings https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/our-work/spirituality/soundings/ Tue, 26 May 2026 14:51:44 +0000 https://cbcew.org.uk/departments/christian-life-and-worship/spirituality/soundings/ Soundings was an initiative of the National Spirituality Committee of the Bishops of England and Wales to explore how spirituality was being explored across the country.

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]]> 16810 Oxford’s Carmelite friars open their doors to young men in Channel 5 documentary https://www.cbcew.org.uk/oxfords-carmelite-friars-open-their-doors-to-young-men-in-channel-5-documentary/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/oxfords-carmelite-friars-open-their-doors-to-young-men-in-channel-5-documentary/#respond Wed, 20 May 2026 17:34:43 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=117612 A community of Discalced Carmelite friars living in the Oxfordshire countryside has welcomed three young men into their priory for a week-long immersive experience, filmed for the Channel 5 documentary series ‘Trading Places’. The programme follows the young men as they swap their everyday lives for the rhythm of prayer, silence, community, and manual work […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/oxfords-carmelite-friars-open-their-doors-to-young-men-in-channel-5-documentary/feed/ 0 117612 Responding to the Psalms https://www.cbcew.org.uk/responding-to-the-psalms/ Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:03:50 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=49823 A new resource from the Spirituality Committee The Spirituality Committee of the Bishops’ Conference has been reflecting on how best to support and sustain a person’s prayer life. Particularly those who may not have easy access to the internet or streaming services. The Committee has looked to the psalms as the inspiration for its new […]

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]]> 49823 November Novena: Day 2 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/events/previous-events/days-of-prayer/november-novena/november-novena-day-2/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 16:05:20 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=50923 Opening Prayer Hear my cry, O God;listen to my prayer.Let those who have died during the Covid pandemic abide in your tent for ever,find refuge under the shelter of your wings. (cf Psalm 61) Scripture As a father has compassion for his children,so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him.For he knows how […]

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]]> 50923 November Novena: Day 1 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/events/previous-events/days-of-prayer/november-novena/november-novena-day-1/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:48:12 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?page_id=50918 Opening Prayer Hear my cry, O God;listen to my prayer.Let those who have died in war abide in your tent for ever,find refuge under the shelter of your wings. (cf Psalm 61) Scripture In days to come…he Lord shall judge between the nations,and shall arbitrate for many peoples;they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,and their […]

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]]> 50918 Launch of Spirituality resource focusing on Responsorial Psalms https://www.cbcew.org.uk/launch-of-spirituality-resource-focusing-on-responsorial-psalms/ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/launch-of-spirituality-resource-focusing-on-responsorial-psalms/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:40:30 +0000 https://www.cbcew.org.uk/?p=49857 The Spirituality Committee of the Bishops’ Conference has been reflecting on how best to support and sustain a person’s prayer life at this challenging time – particularly those who may not have easy access to the internet or streaming services. The Committee has looked to the psalms as the inspiration for its new resource. Responding […]

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]]> https://www.cbcew.org.uk/launch-of-spirituality-resource-focusing-on-responsorial-psalms/feed/ 0 49857 Spirituality https://www.cbcew.org.uk/spirituality/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 10:42:16 +0000 https://cbcew.org.uk/departments/christian-life-and-worship/spirituality/ The word spirituality is used widely and can mean different things to different people. Spirituality is, in may ways, how we interact and engage with the transcendent. In terms of our Catholic spirituality this is God as He has revealed himself in Jesus Christ. Spirituality is also something that, at its root, is grounded in […]

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]]> 16439 Spirituality Committee Resources https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/our-work/spirituality/spirituality-committee-resources/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:39:00 +0000 https://cbcew.org.uk/departments/christian-life-and-worship/spirituality/spirituality-committee-resources/ Building on the Spirituality document 'Do You Love Me?' the Spirituality Committee is producing a series of resources to assist parishes explore the document. These include a number of follow-up materials which are intended for use in the 'Year of Mercy'.

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]]> 16836 Consultation Days https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/our-work/spirituality/consultation-days/ Thu, 05 Feb 2015 12:00:00 +0000 https://cbcew.org.uk/departments/christian-life-and-worship/spirituality/consultation-days/ An annual event drawing spirituality representatives from dioceses aross the country. The day includes a keynote speaker and opportunities to reflect on their input and meet others involved in spirituality.

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]]> 16811 Document on Catholic Spirituality https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/our-work/spirituality/2014-document-on-catholic-spirituality/ Fri, 30 Jan 2015 10:13:00 +0000 https://cbcew.org.uk/departments/christian-life-and-worship/spirituality/2014-document-on-catholic-spirituality/ The Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales has released a new document on Catholic spirituality to offer "essential ingredients to help Catholics deepen their relationship with the Lord".

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