News From the Archdiocese of Birmingham

“You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” “Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man!”   21st Sunday ordinary time year A   “Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man!” These are the words of Our Lord after St Peter has made his profession of faith, “You are the…

View in browser Website Events News The Lord always sees our struggle Reflection ­I love that image of a duck on the water; passing through with seeming tranquillity while webbed feet are kicking frantically beneath: grace above, struggle below.  There are many storms we will face in our lives and sometimes from the outside people…

Heart speaks to Heart Reflection – World Communications Day   This year’s World Communications Day is celebrated on Sunday, 21 May 2023. The theme comes from Ephesians 4:15, Speaking with the heart – ‘The truth in love’. In his message to mark the day, Pope Francis stresses the need to listen before speaking truth with…

View in browser   Website Events News   Preparing our hearts, minds and spirits for the journey of salvation  Dates for your diary: the month ahead   Fri 23 Feb: CAFOD Family Fast Day   Fri 23 Feb: The Crucifixion, Oxford   Fri 23 Feb: Prayer and Life Workshop: Nuneaton   Sat 24 Feb: Annual…