“Blessed are those who have not lost hope” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
In a press release from the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life, Pope Francis’ choice for this jubilee yearThe Holy Father has chosen the theme for the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which will be celebrated this year on Sunday, 27 July: “Blessed are those who have not lost hope.” (cf. Sir…
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Pope’s February prayer intention: ‘For vocations to priesthood, religious life’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February, and urges Catholics to pray for young men and women to welcome God’s call to the priesthood or religious life. By Devin Watkins “Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel called to…
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Fully embrace the Jubilee year 2025, strengthening your faith and family life
These essential practices will help make the Jubilee Year 2025 a time to deepen your faith and strengthen your family bonds. As we embark on 2025, we’re not simply beginning another year; we’re stepping into a profound moment of grace and renewal. This Jubilee Year, themed around hope, invites us to celebrate, reflect, and reconnect—drawing closer…
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Our next Faith Cafe will be held on Tuesday 11th February
Guest Speaker: Bishop Peter Collins Theme: As 11 February is the World Day of Prayer for the sick – Our Lady of Lourdes. “The Lessons of Infirmity”. Bishop Peter Collins is a native of Wales and was ordained to the priesthood within the Archdiocese of Cardiff on the 14th July 1984, having studied at Valladolid, Madrid…
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Pope’s January prayer intention: ‘for the right to an education’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and invites everyone to pray for “the right to an education.” By Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention this January is for “the right to an education.” The Pope invited the Church to pray for this intention in this month’s The…
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Message of the Holy Father Francis for the 58th World Day of Peace
The following is the text of the Message of the Holy Father Francis for the 58th World Day of Peace, to be held on 1 January 2025 on the theme “Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace”: Message of the Holy Father Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace I. Listening to the plea of…
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Our next Faith Cafe will be held on Tuesday 14th January
Guest Speaker: Cardinal Wilfred Napier Theme: Collegiality and Synodality Born in the small midlands town of Matatliele on 8 March 1941, Wilfrid Fox Napier is one of seven children – five boys and two girls, who remain close to this day. He attended the Ixopo Catholic School. At the end of his matric year he…
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Pope’s December prayer intention: ‘For pilgrims of hope’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of December, and invites Christians to pray that each of us may become pilgrims of hope as a result of the 2025 Jubilee. By Devin Watkins “Let us pray that this upcoming Jubilee may strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ…
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Our next Faith Cafe will be held on Tuesday 10th December 🎄
Guest Speaker: Dr Keith Chappell Theme: The Colours of Christmas – getting through the high and lows of a time of year that brings many joys and challenges to family life. As we come together at Christmas families celebrate together but it can often mean different things for each of us. This can put strains…
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Pope’s November prayer intention: For those who have lost a child
In his prayer intention for November, Pope Francis prays that all parents who mourn the loss of s son or daughter might find consolation in their community, and may receive peace of heart from the Spirit of Consolation. By Christopher Wells “There are no words” that can console a parent who has lost a child,…
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