As you light that second candle and bask in the gift of peace you have been given, you can take stock of your life and point to the areas that bring you happiness - name those areas and show your gratitude.

The Gospel today tells the parable of those wise people who build their homes on solid foundations and not the sand--their home will stand during any storm. As we move forward to the light of Christmas, we need that faith of Francis Xavier: we need to base our lives firmly with Jesus.

Today: try to look at your family in a new light and see something different in them

TODAY: give thanks for all those who have helped to ground you in your faith: from your family and friends to your teachers and priests.

As we reflect on the fisherman Andrew, we remember his hard work and his dedication to Jesus.

Today: share your joy with family and friends—be the reason that they are happy.

The faith of the Centurion is something we are asked to share today: have you got that utter trust and hope is Jesus that he had?

The danger is that we can walk this advent way and it makes no difference at all; we can be so caught up in our own worries and fears that our goal is fixed only on December 25th 2022 and the respite it might offer us. Jesus is offering us a real challenge today: to find hope in TODAY!

As we journey towards Christmas 2022, in these uncertain economic and political times, we invite you to join us on the Advent Camino: each day we will offer a short reflection and prayer.

We live in a time of great concern about the need to save Planet Earth which is under threat of non-survival; from the melting ice caps at the Poles to the wanton destruction of the Amazon rainforests, from the ever-widening expanse of desert areas no longer fit for human habitation and the general disregard for the value of maintaining a natural healthy ecosystem, all of this is shouted from the rooftops by the scientists and their warnings are dire.

As Religious is this not what we are called to do? We too are to scatter seed far and wide and not be concerned where it ends up but rather be of generous spirit.

“It is both a challenge and a reward to be part of the International Presentation Association (IPA), tackling social justice issues locally and globally and rediscovering Nano Nagle once again.”

We called each other to enter into ourselves, our experiences, our dreams and questions so that together we shape our future walking our journey and reminding each other that God asks us to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God.

Pupils of St. Joseph’s school in Matlock joined in colourful procession carrying banners and flowers to honour Mary, mother of Jesus.

As the Church devotes the month of June to the beautiful devotion of Sacred Love with the Solemnity of The Sacred Heart of Jesus being celebrated in about the third week, we send vibes of peace and love to our suffering brothers and sisters, His children everywhere.

The middle Saturday of May was a special day for the Eritrean and Ethiopian Orthodox Church. On this day they gathered to celebrate the Nativity of Mary in St. Augustine’s Church in Nottingham.

…. the Spirit of God, which flows in the clear running water, in the trees and in the finger of morning, brings us to birth and fills our lives. Creation continues to groan and grow.

A woman who spent many dangerous years traversing Cork City's dank passageways in her relentless quest for education for the poorest children and to bring comfort to the destitute, could hardly have imagined what an international legacy she was leaving behind.

“Sr Catherine gave me so much hope! Having money to buy food was so good, I could cook and look after myself… I was supported and I made friends. I remember days out especially the seaside and the Christmas party… I had brilliant support from Sister Catherine and others. Hope Projects has given me my life back, I just can’t explain what Hope did for me.”