February is sometimes viewed as a time of extended gloom and despondency as winter begins to strengthen its grip. In the natural world the familiar beauty of the landscape and the garden has departed and all seems stark. When we remind ourselves t...
#Red Wednesday, marked on the last Wednesday of November, raised awareness of the threats to religious freedom in many parts of the world. The red floodlighting of many buildings, including Marble Arch, Lambeth Palace, the Houses of Parliament and...
By Fr Mark Vickers
Congress Day: Saturday, 8 September
In the second of three parts, Fr Mark Vickers reviews the events of the Congress, which took place on the second day, pointing out the many riches explored in the keynote addresses, test...
By Sr Clement DoranĀ
I am very happy to share with you some personal reflections on the World Meeting of Families, hosted by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin, in August. Thankfully, it coincided with my visit to our retired priests in Ireland and my...
by Fr Nicholas Schofield
Up until recently England and Wales could claim one of the largest groups of martyrs officially recognised by the Church, at least since ancient times. This has been recently challenged by the martyrs of the 20th centur...