Posts by Fr Neil Chatfield

Always be prepared to give an account for the hope that is in you

Saturday 16 May 2020

The inability for us to live out the sacramental life as a Catholic is a real trial but also an opportunity to bear witness to the Lord. In this mini-martyrdom, are we ready to act and speak in a way that gives a reason for the hope that is in us?

Christ the Rock

Sunday 10 May 2020

Only if we are able to stand upon this living stone will we be able to emerge from this present crisis positively, revealing more clearly that we are a chosen race, royal priesthood, God’s own people and where our true joy will be found.

The resurrection and its connection to morality

Saturday 25 April 2020

It is in the light of the profound hope of the resurrection that Peter has been encouraging the faithful to build their lives.

Joy in the new creation

Saturday 18 April 2020

Fr Neil’s homily for the Second Sunday of Easter has been posted on the blog.

Love, life and resurrection

Monday 30 March 2020

It is on the fourth day, once Lazarus is truly dead, that Jesus reveals — even more powerfully than last week — who he truly is. He reveals the loving communion with his Father in heaven through prayer, and he speaks the word, “Lazarus, come out!”

Suspension of public worship

Wednesday 18 March 2020

The Bishops of England and Wales have suspended all public gatherings for worship until further notice. All first Holy Communion and Confirmation groups are also deferred until further notice. The celebration of Mass will continue, but without a congregation. We have a page of video of our Masses both in church and elsewhere: they are […]