Monday, 9th June 2025

The Power of Maternal Love -Memorial The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church

‘‘Woman, here is your Son………..Here is your mother‘ (John 19:26-27)

Today is the memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. This feast was established in 2018 by Pope Francis, to be celebrated every year on the Monday following Pentecost….

Sunday, 8th June 2025

The Breath of New Creation – Pentecost Sunday

‘‘When he had said this, he breathed on them. ‘(John 20:22))

The Gospel of John opens with the words ‘In the beginning.’ Here, John is giving us the key to understanding his whole Gospel as a new creation account with Christ at the centre…

Saturday, 7th June 2025

We Too Must Testify – Saturday Week 7 of Easter

‘This is the disciple who is testifying to these things and has written them’ (John 21:24)

Peter famously shared in the passion and death of Christ. Jesus himself foretold this, alerting Peter that his life of witness and ministry would culminate in holy martyrdom (John 21:18)….

Friday, 6th June 2025

A Commission – Friday Week 7 of Easter

‘‘Do you love me’ (John 21:15)

As humans when we start something we are usually enthusiastic, excited, and rearing to get on with it. Over time, some of this enthusiasm subsides.