THE BODY AND BLOOD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 7TH JUNE 2026 The first reading, reflects on the Eucharist by linking it to God’s care for the Israelites during the Exodus. The manna that sustained them in the desert is … Continue reading
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 31ST MAY 2026 The reading reflects on some of the Bible’s central themes: God’s mercy, the mystery of the Trinity, and salvation through Christ. In Jewish tradition, God’s sacred name, often written as Yahweh, was considered … Continue reading
PENTECOST SUNDAY 24TH MAY 2026 Pentecost Sunday celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and the Blessed Virgin Mary, sent by the Father through the Son. This event reminds us of Christ’s faithfulness to His promise. Before … Continue reading
7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 17TH MAY 2026 The reading captures a very human moment of uncertainty and waiting after the Ascension of Jesus. Jesus leaves his disciples and tells them simply to return to the city and wait for the … Continue reading
6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 10TH MAY 2026 This final reading from the first Letter of Peter offers a comforting example of how to stand firm in the face of persecution. In today’s world, the kind of persecution we encounter is … Continue reading
The Gospel for the 5th Sunday of Easter invites us into a deeper trust in Christ, especially through His words: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me” (John 14:1). These … Continue reading
4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 26TH APRIL 2026 This Sunday invites us to reflect on how we come to recognize the Risen Christ and what that recognition means for our lives. The readings draw us into a pattern that lies at … Continue reading
3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER 19TH APRIL 2026 This Sunday invites us to reflect on how we come to recognize the Risen Christ and what that recognition means for our lives. The readings draw us into a pattern that lies at … Continue reading
DIVINE MERCY 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER 12TH APRIL 2026 Divine Mercy Sunday invites us to reflect deeply on God’s boundless love and forgiveness, as revealed in the life of the early Church, the hope of new life in Christ, and … Continue reading
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
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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