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…
“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…
Website Events News Jesus offers rest to those who are burdened and weary Jesus offers rest to those who are burdened and weary. Sea Sunday Gospel Meditation: Matthew 11:25-30 There are times when many of us feel overburdened in our daily life. There can be so many demands, so much to…
Website Events News Peter’s Pence and Pilgrimages Peter’s Pence: ‘Let us share the joys and sufferings of others, inspired by fraternal love’ Today (Thursday) is the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul.The Peter’s Pence Collection usually takes place in our churches on the Sunday nearest to the feast of SS…
Seek Our Lady’s intercession at this year’s Hednesford Pilgrimage Reflection – the Hednesford Pilgrimage The first two parish priests of Hednesford, Fr Patrick Boyle and Fr Joseph Healy, shared a great devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes and, because of their devoted service, both became Honorary Chaplains of the Sanctuary there. Fr Boyle also…
‘Listen to Her’ – marking Day for Life Reflection – Day for Life This weekend, the Catholic Church in England & Wales, Scotland and Ireland marks the annual Day for Life. This day each year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the gift of life which is precious from conception to natural…
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…
Let Justice and Peace Flow The Pope Video for June Let us pray that the international community may commit itself concretely to abolish torture, guaranteeing support to victims and their families. Pope Francis – June 2023 Torture. Oh my God – torture!Torture is not past history. Unfortunately, it’s part of our history today.How is…
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes “…to build a chapel here…” Reflection: “…to build a chapel here…” The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes begins this Saturday, 27 May. This week’s reflection is from Fr Jeremy Howard, Lourdes Pilgrimage Director. The pastoral theme at Lourdes this year moves on from Our Lady’s instruction to Bernadette to Go…