Reflection Archives - 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.

Being a pilgrim of hope this Lent

March 6, 2025

As we begin Lent, Caroline, from our Theology team, reflects on Pope Francis’ message for the season and how we can use this time to respond to the Jubilee Year call to be pilgrims of hope.

Lent: A journey of transformation

March 15, 2024

A large cross in a field in the foreground, with a the sun setting behind. — A cross in Brazil.

As we continue our Lent journey, Marie-France, a CAFOD volunteer from Southwark Diocese, reflects on what the season means to her.

An 800-year-old tradition: Christmas cribs

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.

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.

Easter growth and abundance

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.

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.

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.