Pro-life prayer vigil to re-start in the autumn

As the provision of abortion continues uninterrupted though the Covid-19 pandemic, the diocese of East Anglia is prayerfully considering ways to respond. Sarah Ward, pro-life representative on the marriage commission, reports. While the Covid-19 lockdown saw much of the country’s activities come to a standstill, sadly abortion clinics stayed open as providers of “essential medical... Read More

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July 13, 2020

Virtual pilgrimage to Lourdes on Thursday 16th July to affirm prayer against Covid-19

An international virtual pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Lourdes, France, will “affirm the power of prayer” against Covid-19, said the shrine’s vice rector. “Lourdes is all about spiritual and physical healing, and we’ve received 15,000 prayer petitions daily throughout the lockdown from around the world – for people about to die or fearing infection,” said... Read More

News – World

June 24, 2020

Black Catholic spirituality a force in fight against racism, say priests

Two Black Catholic priests in Philadelphia say their parishes are drawing strength from the Eucharist, prayer and a rich spiritual heritage in the fight against racism. “St Katharine Drexel used to say, ‘We go in to go out,'” said Fr Stephen Thorne, parish priest of St Martin de Porres in North Philadelphia. “What she meant... Read More

News – World

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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June 12, 2020

Government publishes guidance on reopening churches for private prayer

The Government has published its guidance for the safe reopening of churches for private, individual prayer, including suggestions for a booking system, the use of screens, staggering arrival and departure times, having times solely for vulnerable groups and closing when normal services are taking place. According to the guidance, places of worship will now be... Read More

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June 11, 2020

No collective worship in England before 4th July, says faith minister

Collective worship in England will not take place before phase three of the plan to exit lockdown begins, a Government minister has said. Faith Minister Lord (Stephen) Greenhalgh said communal prayer could take place from 4th July at the earliest. It was announced at the weekend that churches and other places of worship can open... Read More

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June 11, 2020

Prayer is a ‘fight’ with God, pope says at audience

True prayer is a “fight” with God in which those who think they are strong are humbled and faced with the reality of their own mortal condition, Pope Francis said. The story of Jacob wrestling with God throughout the night is a reminder that although prayer reveals “that we are only poor men and women”,... Read More

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June 8, 2020

Bishop welcomes reopening of churches for private prayer as ‘first step’ towards restoration of Mass and sacraments

The Bishop of Shrewsbury has welcomed the Government’s announcement that churches can reopen after nearly three months of lockdown. Bishop Mark Davies said the opening of churches for private and individual prayer from Monday 15th June represents the “first step towards the public celebration of the Mass and the Sacraments”. “I very much welcome the... Read More

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June 4, 2020

Cardinal suggests US cities hold prayer events to promote healing

With anger and frustration still high in the United States over the death of George Floyd, religious leaders should organise ecumenical and interreligious prayer initiatives to bring people together and promote healing, said a top Vatican official. “The one thing that can help George at this moment is prayer,” Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the... Read More

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No collective worship in England before 4th July, says faith minister

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