4TH SUNDAY OF LENT 15TH MARCH 2026 The readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent highlight God’s surprising ways of choosing, the symbolism of light as hope and revelation, and Jesus as the one who brings true spiritual sight. Together … Continue reading
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
4TH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMES 1st FEBRUARY 2026 The belief that material prosperity equates to God’s blessing is a recurring theme, evident both in contemporary society and among the Israelites before their Babylonian exile. This perspective often led to the … Continue reading
3RD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMES 25TH JANUARY 2026 The adult Jesus’ public ministry was a fulfillment of ancient prophecies, ushering humanity from the darkness of sin into God’s light. This transformative work involved a call to repentance and full … Continue reading
2ND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIMES 18TH JANUARY 2026 “Behold the Lamb of God: A Call to Mission and Witness” The readings of this Sunday draw our attention to the identity and mission of Jesus as revealed to the world. In … Continue reading
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD 11TH JANUARY 2026 The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord signifies the close of Christmastide and celebrates a pivotal moment in Jesus’ life and ministry. John’s baptism, intended for repentance and preparation for the … Continue reading
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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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