by Anne-Marie Walker | Apr 22, 2020 | News
Towards the end of March journalist Austen Ivereigh asked Pope Francis to address the English-speaking world about the growing pandemic. A week later, the pope responded. Here is a summary of the questions and the answers Pope Francis gave: First Austen Ivereigh asked... Read more
by Anne-Marie Walker | Apr 7, 2020 | News
Here is the full text for Pope Francis’ homily on Palm Sunday 2020. Jesus “emptied himself, taking the form of a servant” (Phil 2:7). Let us allow these words of the Apostle Paul to lead us into these holy days, when the word of God, like a refrain, presents... Read more
by Anne-Marie Walker | Apr 6, 2020 | News
While we may not be in a position to receive sacramental grace at this time, graces abound in other ways. On 19th March 2020 the Apostolic Penitentiary issued a decree of special indulgences to the faithful in the current pandemic that are available to us. Christopher... Read more
by Anne-Marie Walker | Apr 6, 2020 | Information, News
We are now in Holy Week and a time for many people to fulfil their Easter duties and go to the sacrament of reconciliation. However, this is not as straight forward as it normally would be. If we can’t go to a priest for the sacrament, why can’t we phone... Read more
by Anne-Marie Walker | Apr 3, 2020 | News
Here is an examination of conscience for young people to help you prepare for Holy Week: Have I tried to be cheerful at home with my family? Have I done my school work at the right time? Have I done it as well as I can? What have I been thinking these days? Have I had... Read more
by Anne-Marie Walker | Apr 3, 2020 | News
Here is an examination of conscience for adults to help you prepare for Holy Week: During these days of quarantine with my family, have I fostered a peaceful and joyful atmosphere? Where have my thoughts been recently? Do I guard against interior judgements of others,... Read more
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