Boundaries to keep us in, or keep others out? What's this about in the land that Jesus knew so well, in the place of His birth? Who is it...

Third Monday and Third Tuesday of Advent The third Monday of Advent reading is from the earliest verses of Matthew, where the Evangelist...

The strongman at a circus squeezed the juice from a lemon between his hands. He then challenged the audience, "I will offer £200 to...

Second Saturday in Advent And wherever he went he healed people of every sort of illness. And what pity he felt for the crowds that came,...

JOHN OF THE CROSS - "Born to an impoverished noble family near Avila in Spain in 1542, Juan de Yepes was brought up by his widowed mother...

Second Thursday of Advent: Saint Lucy. “The Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory; your days of mourning...

Second Wednesday of Advent - Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Have you not known?...

Second Tuesday of Advent: “like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers the lambs in his arms…” Isaiah 40 This is such a “pastoral”...

Second Monday of Advent: “Say to those who are afraid: ‘Have courage, do not fear. See, your God comes, demanding Justice.’” Isaiah 35...

“The Bank of England promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of…….” Sometimes the Bank has to go back on its word when currency is...

When does an ordinary life become extraordinary? A mundane day become revolutionary? A moment in time change history? When God enters in,...

First Friday of Advent: Let there be respect for the earth, peace for its people, Love in our lives, delight in the good, forgiveness for...

First Thursday of Advent; St.Nicholas: “Whoever does not receive the Kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” Mark 10. “..aim at...

First Wednesday of Advent: “The Lord will wipe away the tears from their eyes… On that day you will say ‘This is our God; we have waited...

First Tuesday of Advent: “The wolf will dwell with the lamb, the calf and lion cub will feed together, and a little child will lead them”...

SERVICE She was cooking meals and setting tables with God leaning heavily on her heart. “Follow me,” said God, “Come, follow me.” “Oh...

A Simple Office for each day in Advent Reflect on God’s blessing you have experienced today. In thanksgiving, say - I will bless the Lord...

Margery Kempe was a contemporary of Julian of Norwich. She was the daughter of a respected merchant, born in (Kings) Lynn, of a wealthy...

I've seen questions recently about relics. I am the proud-possessor of the "tertiary relic" of St.Margaret-Mary Alocoque, brought back...

Today, 14th October 2018, His Holiness Pope Francis canonised Oscar Romero. "I am bound, as a pastor, by divine command to give my life...