Archdiocese of Birmingham newsletter

“His mercy is from age to age”   Reflection: World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly   “His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50) is the theme of this Sunday’s 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and it presents to us the joyful meeting of the young Mary and her older relative,…

I was in Prison and You Visited Me This Saturday, 15 July – Pact Roadshow: I was in Prison and You Visited Me   Pact, Prison Advice and Care Trust, is the national Catholic charity which supports prisoners and their families. We are working in 11 prisons in the Archdiocese of Birmingham and in the community.Pact…

Every time we receive you in the Eucharist,You come to give new meaning to our weaknesses  For a Eucharistic Life   As we reach the end of the month, we reflect on Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for July:   Let us pray that Catholics may place at the centre of their lives the Eucharistic Celebration…

Website Events News May we pray for all those who have died in war and conflict Reflection: Remembrance Sunday ­ I can’t help wonder why:Do those that lie here know why did they die?And did they believe when they answered the causeDid they really believe that this war would end wars? Well the sorrow, the suffering,…

Achieving our Vision Together A Reflection for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ   St Teresa of Calcutta is said to have remarked: “When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you. When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you…