“You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” “Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man!” 21st Sunday ordinary time year A “Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man!” These are the words of Our Lord after St Peter has made his profession of faith, “You are the…
Celebrating the Blessed Martyrs who gave their lives for the faith, that we might have the consolation of our holy religion. Reflection: Harvington Hall Pilgrimage This year is the centenary of Harvington Hall being given to the care of the Archdiocese in 1923.The pilgrimage does not go back quite that far. In a letter…
On this great feast, we ask the prayers of Mary Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Tuesday 15 August The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary allows us to see the fulfilment of our vocation to sanctity. Mary’s vocation was a unique expression of the divine intimacy we are all to…
To have eyes only for Jesus will allow you and I to discover the glory we are made for The Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, Sunday 6 August The scene of the Transfiguration begins beautifully. Peter does not want this moment to end as he sees Jesus glowing glory and speaking with Moses…
Every time we receive you in the Eucharist,You come to give new meaning to our weaknesses For a Eucharistic Life As we reach the end of the month, we reflect on Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for July: Let us pray that Catholics may place at the centre of their lives the Eucharistic Celebration…
“His mercy is from age to age” Reflection: World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly “His mercy is from age to age” (Lk 1:50) is the theme of this Sunday’s 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and it presents to us the joyful meeting of the young Mary and her older relative,…
I was in Prison and You Visited Me This Saturday, 15 July – Pact Roadshow: I was in Prison and You Visited Me Pact, Prison Advice and Care Trust, is the national Catholic charity which supports prisoners and their families. We are working in 11 prisons in the Archdiocese of Birmingham and in the community.Pact…
Website Events News Jesus offers rest to those who are burdened and weary Jesus offers rest to those who are burdened and weary. Sea Sunday Gospel Meditation: Matthew 11:25-30 There are times when many of us feel overburdened in our daily life. There can be so many demands, so much to…
Website Events News Peter’s Pence and Pilgrimages Peter’s Pence: ‘Let us share the joys and sufferings of others, inspired by fraternal love’ Today (Thursday) is the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul.The Peter’s Pence Collection usually takes place in our churches on the Sunday nearest to the feast of SS…
Seek Our Lady’s intercession at this year’s Hednesford Pilgrimage Reflection – the Hednesford Pilgrimage The first two parish priests of Hednesford, Fr Patrick Boyle and Fr Joseph Healy, shared a great devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes and, because of their devoted service, both became Honorary Chaplains of the Sanctuary there. Fr Boyle also…