‘Keep Christ at the centre of Christmas,’ say Irish bishops

The Catholic bishops of Ireland have urged the faithful to “keep Christ at the centre of Christmas”. In a message to Catholics across Ireland, the bishops note that preparations have begun in earnest in parishes across the country for the celebration of Christmas – albeit in a very different context this year. “Priests working with... Read More

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September 19, 2020

Artist’s stunning new painting captures divine heart of Christ

A painted prayer for healing – ‘Divine Mercy For Humanity and The World’ – has been painted by expressionist artist Stephen B. Whatley for Divine Mercy Sunday. The artist prays for the Mercy of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit, for healing, hope, peace, protection and new miracles to overcome the coronavirus sweeping the world. Whatley... Read More

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August 19, 2020

Focus on Christ to discover joy in serving others, pope tells religious

Men and women religious need to live out their mission serving people by having their gaze fixed on God, not on worldly things, Pope Francis said. Keeping Jesus as one’s ‘first and only love’ helps consecrated men and women be able, ‘as is our duty, to truly and mercifully love everyone we meet on our... Read More

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August 18, 2020

Vatican official: Christians can offer hope with beauty of Christ’s love

Christians are called to share their experience of God’s beauty, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. People of faith find in God, who became flesh, ‘the wonder of living’, he said in a written message to participants in an annual meeting of the Communion and Liberation movement. ‘Isn’t this amazing discovery perhaps the... Read More

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June 15, 2020

Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope says

The Eucharist heals people of their wounds, emptiness and sadness, and gives them the strength to share Christ’s loving mercy with others, Pope Francis said. The joy of the Lord can change lives, the pope said in his homily during Mass on 14th June, the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. “This is... Read More

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June 15, 2020

Life of faith involves both prayer and serving Christ in the poor, pope says

A person’s prayer is pleasing to God when it is accompanied by a life of service to the poor, Pope Francis said. ‘Prayer to God and solidarity with the poor and suffering are inseparable,’ he wrote in his message for the World Day of the Poor, which will be marked on 15th November. ‘In order... Read More

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May 5, 2020

Clericalism and wealth prevent one from knowing Christ, pope says

Just like those who failed to recognise Jesus’ divinity, Christians can fall prey to “prejudiced attitudes” that ultimately become stumbling blocks to faith, Pope Francis said. Clericalism, rigidity and an attachment to wealth can enslave Christians and impede them from fully knowing Jesus, the pope said in his homily today, 5th May, during his early... Read More

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April 30, 2020

Bishop invites us all ‘to be like Christ the Servant’

The Bishop of Plymouth has invited everyone to be like Christ the Servant. Recounting personally, the experience his mother has had recently in hospital, whilst battling with Covid-19, Bishop Mark O’Toole praised the care and love she received, saying: “It is doctors, nurses, cleaners, carers, the Catholic chaplain, and support staff, who are presenting... Read More

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April 16, 2020

Christ’s peace is reflected in acts of love and reconciliation, pope says

The peace that is Christ’s gift to individuals and to humanity as a whole is not some superficial sense of calm, but an active force of reconciliation that calls for co-operation and self-giving, Pope Francis said. The peace Christ offers “comes from his cross” and is “incarnated in an infinite host of saints, who are... Read More

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December 18, 2019

Christmas treasures gifted to abbey, medieval manuscript reveals

Christmas treasures including pieces of Christ’s manger were among a host of precious objects gifted to one favoured English abbey, new analysis has revealed. Expert study of a 580-year-old manuscript details an array of festive relics that were given to Battle Abbey by William the Conqueror and King John. The astonishing list of objects stored... Read More

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‘Keep Christ at the centre of Christmas,’ say Irish bishops

Artist’s stunning new painting captures divine heart of Christ

Focus on Christ to discover joy in serving others, pope tells religious

Vatican official: Christians can offer hope with beauty of Christ’s love

Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope says

Life of faith involves both prayer and serving Christ in the poor, pope says

Clericalism and wealth prevent one from knowing Christ, pope says

Bishop invites us all ‘to be like Christ the Servant’

Christ’s peace is reflected in acts of love and reconciliation, pope says

Christmas treasures gifted to abbey, medieval manuscript reveals

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