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Different Types of Parents.

Friday 9 August 2013

Last month, while staying with friends, Neil celebrated mass on the feast of St Joachim and St Anne. He introduced the mass by talking about how St Joachim and St Anne were parents to Our Lady and asked us to consider the parents we have. Our parents are the first teachers of their children in […]

It is good to be here.

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Today is the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord. I was struck by the reading from the Saints, this morning when Neil and I prayed the office together. Coming from a sermon by St Anastasius, I particularly noticed that the disciples, in experiencing the Transfiguration, were being called by God to enter into the […]

The Narrow Gate.

Thursday 1 August 2013

Recently, the Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, sent out a pastoral letter. It is a thoughtful and thought-provoking reflection and can be read here.

St Ignatius’ Day

Wednesday 31 July 2013

Today is the feast day of St Ignatius of Loyola, who founded the Jesuits and wrote the Spiritual Exercises. He has had a big impact on my own life and we as a group have used his Examen in our group life to review what God is doing in our lives. I have been reflecting […]

Day for Life

Sunday 28 July 2013

Today is Day for Life. I was struck by the prayer for this year: Holy Mary, Mother of Love, holding in your arms, the fruit of your womb, graciously look upon our earth and remove from it all that hardens our hearts and dims our eyes to the preciousness of human life, from the moment […]

A big finish to a special month.

Thursday 4 July 2013

This June has felt a bit like a whirlwind. There have been lots of special events: confirmations; a 24 hour prayer vigil; a visit from Ronald Crane and Jackie Ottaway from The Portal Magazine; the Ordinariate Pilgrimage to Walsingham; Going Forth Masses for First Holy Communions and Confirmations. The month finished with a visit from […]