A Vigil of Prayer took place at St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, on Friday 8 to Saturday 9 June 2012. Throughout the night there was music, drama, silent reflection and vocal prayer. The Vigil marked the beginning of the traditional sacred truce for 100 days of peace in London falling over the period surrounding the Olympic Games.
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This is a most remarkable, celebration: different Christian communities, united in one voice to praise and thank God for the foundation of a Catholic monastery 600 years ago, Syon Abbey! It's a marvellous testimony to how you, the Christians...
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The words of the Gospel we have just heard contain a remarkable promise: 'Anyone who eats this bread will live for ever' (John 6:58). This promise of everlasting life comes to its fulfilment in the...
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,
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The Scripture readings we have just heard, and the witness of the life of Canon Christopher Tuckwell, for whom we pray, invite us today to a renewal of our faith in Jesus. This faith underpinned Christopher's life and ministry, giving him the stab...