Posts tagged Pope Francis

Two new Saints of the Church

Sunday 27 April 2014

The enrolment of new saints happens at the start of the Canonisation Mass, so that the newly-recognised saints are included in the Canon of the Mass and acknowledged throughout the celebration. At the Mass, the reading from 1 Peter 1:3–9 was read in Polish. The Order of Service has been published by the Vatican, and […]

Epiphany Reading: Reflections on Light.

Saturday 11 January 2014

I am still mulling over the physical nature of the Incarnation but noticed another theme coming through my Internet reading, that of Light. Two post on the Quantum Theology blog drew my attention to begin with; one within the Octave of Christmas that had the feel of and one a much more down to earth […]

Advent Adults 4: Watching Mary.

Monday 23 December 2013

We began our last Adult group last week, by taking time to reflect on our Advent so far. Each of us has had a unique journey and, like so often we retain that uniqueness, while also contributing and sharing Advent together. We considered the themes of the three weeks so far, looking at the kingdom […]

Prayers of Thanksgiving and for Peace.

Friday 6 September 2013

This Saturday is a big day for our group for it is when Deacon Philip is ordained to the sacred priesthood. It is also an important and thought-provoking day for the Church. The Holy Father has called on all Christians to join him in prayers for Syria. Between 7pm and midnight (Rome time) prayers will […]