May 1st, 2025 | Uncategorised
God our Loving Father, you called each of us by name through the Sacrament of Baptism to holiness. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, you made us the temples of the Holy Spirit. Help us to listen to the cry of our Lord Jesus from the Holy Cross ‘I thirst’ and respond to the […]
April 22nd, 2025 | Cardinal Nichols, Pope Francis
Speaking on Thought for the Day this morning on BBC Radio 4, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Bishops’ Conference expressed sadness at the death of Pope Francis and the fact that “the death of Pope Francis takes from us a voice has been heard in every corner of the world”. You can read Cardinal Nichol’s full […]
April 18th, 2025 | Good Friday, Holy Week
By Cardinal Vincent Nichols Today the churches will be full. That may not be so every Sunday, but today is different. It is one of those key days, along with Ash Wednesday, when an instinct, lodged deeply in the human soul, finds expression. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, in their different ways, bring out an […]
April 4th, 2025 | Life Issues, Marriage and Family Life
Bishop Bosco MacDonald, the Bishop Conference’s Lead Bishop for Marriage and Family Life, has offered a reflection on the recent document from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, Life is Always a Good. In it, he says that the Church’s defence of life needs to move beyond being “reactive” and towards a “culture […]
March 19th, 2025 | Vocation
As he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis has released his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which falls this year on May 11. Entitled “Pilgrims of Hope: The Gift of Life,” the Pope’s message recalls that every vocation—be it to ordained ministry, consecrated life, or the […]
March 14th, 2025 | Easter
Theme: The Joy of the Resurrection Gospel: John 20:1-9 First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43 Psalm: Psalm 117(118):1-2, 16-17, 22-23 Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 Reflection Christ is risen! The tomb is empty, and death has been conquered. The Resurrection is the foundation of our faith—the victory of life over death, of love over sin. This is […]
March 14th, 2025 | Uncategorised
Theme: The King’s Triumphal Entry Gospel: Luke 22:14-23:56 First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Psalm: Psalm 21(22):8-9, 17-20, 23-24 Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Reflection As Jesus enters Jerusalem, He is greeted with palm branches and shouts of ‘Hosanna!’ Yet, within days, those same voices will cry out, ‘Crucify Him!’ This contrast reminds us of the fickleness of […]
March 13th, 2025 | Life Issues
The Church believes all life should be cherished at all times. The Church endorses practical initiatives to help those in need including better palliative care for the terminally ill, and support for mothers-to-be. Content categories: Assisted Suicide, Abortion, End-of-Life, Day for Life. CURRENT CAMPAIGNS Oppose legalising Assisted Suicide When a Bill on assisted suicide – […]
March 7th, 2025 | Uncategorised
Theme: The Promise of New Life Gospel: John 8:1-11 First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm: Psalm 125(126) Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14 Reflection In today’s Gospel, Jesus encounters a woman caught in adultery, whom the scribes and Pharisees wish to condemn. Instead of passing judgment, He challenges those without sin to cast the first stone. His response […]
March 7th, 2025 | Lent
Theme: Reconciliation and Forgiveness Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 First Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 Psalm: Psalm 33(34):2-7 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Reflection The parable of the Prodigal Son illustrates the infinite mercy of God. The father’s unconditional love for his wayward son reflects the Lord’s own love for us, no matter how far we may […]
March 7th, 2025 | Lent
Theme: The Call to Repentance Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Psalm: Psalm 102(103):1-4, 6-8, 11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Reflection Jesus calls us to repentance, emphasising that tragedies are not punishments but reminders of our need for conversion. The parable of the barren fig tree illustrates God’s patience and mercy, […]
March 7th, 2025 | Uncategorised
Theme: The Temptation of Christ Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm: Psalm 90(91):1-2, 10-15 Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Reflection As we begin Lent, we recall how Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness, facing temptation yet remaining faithful to the Father. This time of testing prepared Him for His mission. In our own […]
