Faith, hope and love in the Year of Jubilee
January 16, 2025
Jenny, from our Fundraising Team, reflects on the virtues of faith, hope and love as we begin the Year of Jubilee.
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Advent’s invitation to hope
November 29, 2024
Caroline, from our Theology team, reflects on the invitation to hope as we begin a new Church year.
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March 15, 2024
As we continue our Lent journey, Marie-France, a CAFOD volunteer from Southwark Diocese, reflects on what the season means to her.
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December 24, 2023
800 years since St Francis of Assisi created the first nativity scene, Caroline from our Theology team reflects on their enduring popularity.
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October 26, 2023
As we witness the escalating violence in the Middle East, here’s five ways we could join the Pope in praying for peace.
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August 29, 2023
The Season of Creation runs from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year. Catherine Gorman from our Theology team takes time to reflect on Pope Francis’ message for the start of this season.
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May 16, 2023
As we approach the feast of the Ascension of the Lord, Caroline Stanton from CAFOD’s Theology team reflects on what Jesus’ return to the Father means for us and how we can prepare for the coming feast of Pentecost.
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April 10, 2023
On the 60th anniversary of Pope St John XXIII’s papal encyclical Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), we reflect on its important messages for our world today.
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April 6, 2023
As we approach Easter, Caroline Stanton from CAFOD’s Theology team reflects on the risen Jesus’ encounter with Mary in the garden and the new life that this season brings.
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January 4, 2023
Following the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Caroline Stanton from our Theology team reflects on the significance of his teachings on justice and peace.
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