A Day in the Life of a Parish Priest

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A Day in the Life of a Parish Priest

September 25th, 2024  |  Vocation

The National Office of Vocation (NOV) have released two videos that provide an honest account of life as a priest.  One video follows Father Pius and Father Matt in the Archdiocese of Cardiff-Menevia, and the other sheds light the lives of Father Simon and Father Joe in the Diocese of Northampton.  Both videos show the […]


Day nine – For All Who Defend Life – Novena for Life

May 16th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May all who defend life find strength and renewal in the Holy Spirit. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection On this feast day, the Feast of the Visitation, we remember the joyous occasion of Elizabeth and Mary meeting each other, both of them pregnant. This Feast is all about mutual support, […]


Day eight – For all who support or participate in abortion – Novena for Life

May 16th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May all who support or participate in abortion experience a conversion of heart to seek and receive the Lord’s boundless mercy. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection When God fashioned the human person in His own image and likeness, He destined us for eternal life with Him. Yet because of the […]


Day seven – Civic Leaders – Novena for Life

May 16th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May civic leaders work for the protection of all human life, in every stage and circumstance. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person”. Every one of us has a right […]


Day six – Mothers Choosing Adoption – Novena for Life

May 15th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May expectant mothers choosing foster care or adoption and those in the process of either receive grace and support in embracing this loving option for life. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Mothers placing their children into foster care or adoption often face challenges such as having to let their child […]


Day five – Healing After Abortion – Novena for Life

May 15th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May each person suffering from the loss of a child through abortion find hope and healing in Christ. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Countless children’s lives have been ended by abortion, and countless parents and family members suffer guilt, grief, and regret—often in silence. Yet God’s greatest desire is to […]


Day four – Unborn Children – Novena for Life

May 15th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May all unborn children be protected in law and welcomed in love. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection On this blessed Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, we contemplate the mystery of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – a unity of love and communion. We recognise that the family […]


Day three – The End of Abortion – Novena for Life

May 15th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May the practice of abortion in our country end. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection At every stage and in every circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s love. The presence of an illness, disability, or other challenging situation never diminishes the value of a human life. God does not […]


Day two – Expectant Fathers – Novena for Life

May 15th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May expectant fathers lovingly support the mothers of their children in welcoming new life. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection Fatherhood has its origins in God, who chose to reveal Himself to us as Our Father, sending his only Son for the sake of our salvation. Fathers therefore have a special […]


Day one – Expectant Mothers – Novena for Life

May 15th, 2024  |  Novena

Intercession May every expectant mother receive compassionate care and support as she nurtures the life in her womb. Prayers Our Father, 3 Hail Marys, Glory Be Reflection When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, she opened her heart to receive his message that she would conceive the Son of God in her womb. As a […]


Easter teaches us that life is more than a collection of days – death is not all there is

March 31st, 2024  |  Easter, Holy Week

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, in his Easter morning homily, celebrates a day of victory – Christ’s victory over death. “Christ is risen,” says the Cardinal, “and with him we are set free.” Cardinal Nichols also uses his homily to herald the hope that Christ brings – hope in the eternal life where all are valued in […]


Day of Life 2023 receives Apostolic Blessing

June 8th, 2023  |  Day For Life

Day for Life is the day in the Church’s calendar set aside for raising awareness of the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition – from conception to natural death.  In 2023, for the first time, Day for Life will be celebrated on the same day in all four […]


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