EASTER SUNDAY 5TH APRIL 2026 Today, we celebrate the victory of Jesus’ Resurrection. This is our opportunity to see, with eyes of faith, God’s love revealed in Christ Jesus, risen from the grave. As Saint Augustine reminds us, “We are … Continue reading
PALM SUNDAY 29TH MARCH 2026 The “Songs of the Servant” in Isaiah invite us to see suffering not as meaningless but as something that can be united with God’s purpose. The Servant’s willingness to endure rejection and humiliation in obedience … Continue reading
5TH SUNDAY OF LENT 22ND MARCH 2026 The text reflects on three biblical passages that focus on the theme of life, resurrection, and the work of God’s Spirit. The prophecy of Ezekiel is described as taking place during one of … Continue reading
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
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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