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.
Continue reading “World Day of the Poor: Pilgrims on the earth”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.
Continue reading “Assumptions about the body”June 9, 2023
At Corpus Christi Francis Stewart from our Theology team reflects on the Eucharist and how we are what we eat.
Continue reading “Corpus Christi: Becoming the Body of Christ”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.
Continue reading “Easter growth and abundance”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.
Continue reading “Feast of the Annunciation: A resounding yes”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.
Continue reading “Memories of Lent and what the season means to me”December 31, 2022
As 2022 drew to a close, we heard the sad news of the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As we look to the year ahead, Caroline Stanton, of CAFOD’s Theology team, reflects on New Year’s resolutions and three ways of deepening prayer in 2023.
Continue reading “Timeless inspiration for the new year”December 7, 2022
Catherine Gorman from our Theology team reflects on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and how it is mirrored by the journeys that many people still face today.
Continue reading “A journey towards Christmas”October 13, 2022
As World Food Day approaches, Francis from our Theology Programme moves from Jeremiah to Jesus to see what lessons we can learn about the food system today.
Continue reading “From a broken food system to broken bread”September 2, 2022
As the relics of Saint Bernadette begin their tour around England, Scotland and Wales, Catherine from our Theology team reminisces about her own experiences on pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Continue reading “St Bernadette, Lourdes and putting love into action”
