Catherine Gorman, Author at CAFOD Blog

Annunciation hope in the Jubilee Year

March 25, 2025

On the feast of the Annunciation, Catherine from our Theology team reflects on Mary’s example of hope and faith in God.

In Lent, our thoughts travel towards Jesus’ death, as we prepare to celebrate the new life that the resurrection brings. But this week, we cast our minds back to the Annunciation. The day when Mary first finds out that she will give birth to God’s Son.

Explore our daily Lent reflections as you prepare for Easter.

The Magnificat, a prayer for all time

July 30, 2024

Simon Giarchi, who works for CAFOD in Plymouth Diocese, spoke to Catherine Gorman of our Theology team about the significance of the Magnificat.

Contemplation in the Year of Prayer

July 4, 2024

In this Year of Prayer, Sophia White from our Major Gifts and Philanthropy team gives us her tips for how to open ourselves to contemplation.

Laudate Deum and COP28

December 4, 2023

During COP28 in Dubai, Francis from our Theology team reflects on the Pope’s urgent call to action on the climate crisis in Laudate Deum.

World Day of the Poor: Pilgrims on the earth

November 16, 2023

Ahead of World Day of the Poor on Sunday 19 November, Francis from our Theology team reflects on the message of the Manna and what it means for us today.

Assumptions about the body

August 10, 2023

On the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dr Nicolete Burbach of the London Jesuit Centre reflects on how this feast upends our expectations and calls us to build a world in which the dignity of women cannot be ignored.

Corpus Christi: Becoming the Body of Christ

June 9, 2023

At Corpus Christi Francis Stewart from our Theology team reflects on the Eucharist and how we are what we eat.

Feast of the Annunciation: A resounding yes

March 22, 2023

On the Feast of the Annunciation, we remember how the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to tell her she would bear God’s Son.

Ten voices on ten years of Pope Francis

March 12, 2023

13 March marks the tenth anniversary of the start of Pope Francis’ pontificate. In this blog, CAFOD staff, partners and volunteers share their reflections on the impact Pope Francis has had on them during this time.

Memories of Lent and what the season means to me

February 20, 2023

As Lent begins, Joy Wanless, a CAFOD volunteer from Salford Diocese, reflects on her memories of Lent in years gone by, as well as her hopes for this special season in 2023.