3RD SUNDAY OF LENT 8TH MARCH 2026 In the first reading, the people of Israel travel through the dry desert and suffer from thirst. Their hardship causes them to lose trust in God and complain against Moses. Yet God … Continue reading
2ND SUNDAY OF LENT 1ST MARCH 2026 “From Promise to Glory — The Journey of Trusting Faith.” Dear people of God, the readings today present a journey of faith that begins with God’s call to Abraham in the Book … Continue reading
1ST SUNDAY OF LENT 22ND FEBRUARY 2026 At the beginning of Lent, the Church brings us back to the story of Adam and Eve. Their fall is not just an ancient event; it reflects our own experience. Temptation often begins … Continue reading
LENT Lent is a 40-day penitential season in the Catholic Church that prepares believers to focus on Christ’s sacrifice, repentance, and spiritual renewal. Rooted in Jesus’ 40 days of fasting and temptation in the desert, Lent emphasizes prayer, self-denial, and … Continue reading
5TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMES 8TH FEBRUARY 2026 “Faith That Shows: Being Salt and Light in Ordinary Life” On this Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Word of God draws us deeply into the vocation of visible, lived … Continue reading
DAILY MASS READINGS
Unplug the phone charger. According to O2 only 5% of the energy used by the UK’s mobile phone chargers is actually used to charge phones. The other 50,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions just go into the atmosphere.
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