March 24, 2022
For the Feast of the Annunciation, Caroline Stanton of our Theology team reflects on how we can slow down to listen to God’s call in our lives and respond with the courage and generosity of Mary.
March 1, 2022
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 2022.
Continue reading “Memories of Lent and what the season means to me”January 20, 2022
CAFOD’S Jenny Hayward-Jones reflects on what has sustained her hope during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Continue reading “The power of contemplation”December 8, 2021
For the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Linda Jones from our Theology team reflects on the different qualities of Our Lady, and how she can inspire us to have the strength and courage to act.
Continue reading “Immaculate Conception: Mary, Mother of the Poor”October 1, 2021
One year on from the signing of Fratelli Tutti, Francis Stewart from our Theology team reflects on its Franciscan inspiration. As well as its vision for navigating the tensions and conflicts that will come with the challenges of today’s world.
The Season of Creation culminates on 4 October, with the feast of St Francis of Assisi. It is no coincidence that a year ago Pope Francis signed Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship in Assisi, standing by the relics of St Francis, patron of ecology.
Continue reading “A reflection on the first anniversary of Fratelli Tutti”August 12, 2021
For the Feast of the Assumption, CAFOD’s Head of Theology, Linda Jones, reflects on how Mary can inspire us to become protectors of our common home.
Continue reading “Feast of the Assumption: Looking at the world with eyes of wisdom”June 28, 2021
CAFOD’s Head of Theology, Linda Jones, reflects on Saint Peter and Saint Paul and what they can teach us about leadership.
Continue reading “Leadership that leaves no one behind”May 21, 2021
This Laudato Si’ week, Francis Stewart from our Theology team reflects on the importance of water in our lives, and the need to find shared solutions to common problems.
Continue reading “Laudato Si’ week: Water is the source of life”November 6, 2020
Each Friday we offer a reflection on Sunday’s gospel. This week’s author is Ged Johnson, spiritual director at St Beuno’s Jesuit Spirituality Centre in North Wales, whose reflection is based on the gospel for Sunday 8 November – Matthew 25:1-13.
Continue reading “Gospel reflection: Being prepared”October 30, 2020
Every Friday, we offer you a reflection on the Sunday gospel. For the Feast of All Saints, Roisin Beirne from CAFOD’s Legacy and Remembrance team considers God’s closeness to those grieving.
Continue reading “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”
