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3 things to know before writing your Will

July 23, 2024

I’m Lily, pictured above next to my colleague Niall, we both work in CAFOD’s gifts in Wills team. In my role I frequently speak to people who are going through the process of writing their Will. Whilst I know some people put off thinking about their Will, it’s something I think about a lot. Did you know that around 60% of adults in the UK don’t have a Will? From speaking to supporters and colleagues I’ve learned some insights and tips that I know will help me when it’s time to sort out my plans. I thought I would share three things that I have learnt.

From campaigning to prayer: Six ways to show solidarity

September 1, 2023

It’s only thanks to your generous donations that we can reach out to people with the love and care they need. But there are other ways you can work alongside communities around the world! In this blog we share six alternative ways to give that can make a real difference.

‘In Faith, Hope and Love’: Your Catholic Legacy Consortium Holds Thanksgiving Mass

June 28, 2023

Supporters, staff and volunteers from different charities came together for the YCL thanksgiving Mass — Supporters, staff and volunteers from different charities came together for this special event.

Our photo of the month was taken at Our Lady of Victories in Kensington, London, when 26 Catholic charities came together for a heartfelt thanksgiving Mass. The event, organised by the Your Catholic Legacy consortium, provided an opportunity to give thanks and celebrate all those who have left their legacy to the world in faith, hope and love.

The power of a gift

June 1, 2022

Mother and son in their garden in Bangladesh — Shukla and her son in their vegetable garden

With the feast of Pentecost being celebrated earlier this month, Lily Bliss of CAFOD’s Legacy team shares her thoughts on the power of a gift. From that first Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit, which inspired faith through generations, to a gift in a Will – a powerful act of love which can transform lives around the world.

Dr John Joyce runs for CAFOD

July 14, 2021

Dr John Joyce, who is running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for CAFOD in August 2021, tells us about his work in Afghanistan and Nepal and why he is supporting CAFOD.

A will that reflects my Catholic faith and how I live that out

January 8, 2021

Prompted by lockdown and the events of the last 12 months, David Ross wanted a will he could be proud of. He rewrote his will to include a gift for CAFOD that will help families around the world to carry on in hope.

Honouring the memory of two special women

November 4, 2020

Roisin Beirne, CAFOD’s Candlelight Funds Officer, shares the stories of two special women who have been honoured by a donation to CAFOD in their memory.

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Gospel reflection: The importance of serving others

October 21, 2018

Roisin Beirne, in our Legacy and Remembrance team, reflects on this week’s gospel (Mark 10:35-45). She considers the legacy that our loved ones who have died have left in our lives and their impact on the world.

Based on the gospel for Sunday 21 October – Mark 10:35-45

“Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant.”

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Gospel reflection: Anyone who humbles himself will be exalted

November 3, 2017

Every Friday, we offer you a reflection on the Sunday gospel. This week’s reflection was written by Roisin Beirne, who works in CAFOD’s Legacy team. It is based on the gospel for Sunday 5 November- Matthew 23:1-12.

“Anyone who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Roisin, from our legacy team, would like to share a reflection on this Sunday's gospel reading from Matthew. Please join us in prayer.

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Gospel reflection: the greatest commandment

October 27, 2017

Every Friday, we offer you a reflection on the Sunday gospel. This week’s reflection was written by Roisin Beirne, who works in CAFOD’s Legacy team.

Based on the gospel for Sunday 29 October – Matthew 22:34-40 “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”

This Sunday we are asked to think about love.

Here at CAFOD we believe that through love we can make a world of difference. By showing compassion to others, we are helping them to feel God’s light.

Saint John of the Cross said, “In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone”. We are all part of a global family and we must work together to create a more loving and peaceful world.

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