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Pope Francis invites us to heed the call of Our Lady of Fatima

Posted on 13 May 2016 11:49

During Wednesday’s General Audience Pope Francis reminded the gathered that Friday 13 May is the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima, stressing the importance of paying heed to Mary’s words not to offend God any more than we already have and to focus our hearts and minds on abandoning ourselves to God’s love and mercy.

The pope said: “In this apparition, Mary invites us once again to prayer, penitence and conversion. She asks us to offend God no more….She warns all humanity of the need to abandon itself to God, the wellspring of love and mercy.

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This is our Faith. Share it with someone today and join in the First Saturday Devotion

Posted on 11 April 2016 13:11

This, brothers and sisters, is our faith.

These images from Fatima show the world what it means to be Catholic. Why not share them with others and show them the deep sense of unity and love that exists in the Church; a Church that is open to all.

And as the month of Mary approaches, why not consider joining in the First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary? You can find out more by clicking here.

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Finding hope in Peter's weakness

Posted on 22 March 2016 17:09

From today’s Gospel:

‘Simon Peter said, ‘Lord, where are you going?’ Jesus replied, ‘Where I am going you cannot follow me now; you will follow me later.’ Peter said to him, ‘Why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.’ ‘Lay down your life for me?’ answered Jesus. ‘I tell you most solemnly, before the cock crows you will have disowned me three times.’’

This small passage from today’s Gospel follows on nicely from our reflection on yesterday’s Gospel when we compared the simple love Mary had for Jesus in needing to be close to him with Martha’s need to be on the go.

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Sister Lucia of Fatima spells out the reality of the battle over marriage and family life

Posted on 07 September 2015 15:45

Sister Lucia dos Santos

As we approach the second and final part of the Synod on Marriage and Family Life it is important for us to remember these words of Sister Lucia of Fatima, one of three children who were visited by Our Blessed Mother Mary during the twentieth century.

Lucia describes how the final battle between the Lord and Satan will be about marriage and the family, but that anyone who stands for the sanctity of marriage and the family should not fear as "Our Lady has already crushed its head".

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Why does the Catholic Church not ordain women as priests? Here's seven good reasons why not...

Posted on 03 July 2015 15:07

Catholic Answers' director of apologetics Tim Staples considers the question of women priests in the Catholic Church and reveals seven reasons why this is not possible.

The seven reasons are:

1. The Church has definitively declared it

2. The Church's constant Tradition for 2,000 years cannot err

3. The attitude of Christ

4. The practice of the Apostles

5. The permanent value of the attitude of Jesus Christ and the Apostles

6. The ministerial priesthood in the light of the mystery of Christ

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Join in the First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Receive the Graces Necessary for Salvation

Posted on 05 June 2015 11:32

The First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary is an incredibly rich, and ultimately rewarding, devotion to Our Blessed Mother Mary.

Please try to participate in this most incredible act of devotion and allow Jesus to pour his abundant graces upon you.

Click this link to learn all about the First Saturday Devotion and how you can participate.

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Your Father wants one thing for you this Christmas...

Posted on 24 December 2014 10:04

Midnight Mass Gospel (Luke 2:1-14):

'Caesar Augustus issued a decree for a census of the whole world to be taken. This census – the first – took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria, and everyone went to his own town to be registered. So Joseph set out from the town of Nazareth in Galilee and travelled up to Judaea, to the town of David called Bethlehem, since he was of David’s House and line, in order to be registered together with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to a son, her first born.

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Mary's act of faith is a real example of obedience and love (Dwelling on the Word of God, Sunday 21st December 2014)

Posted on 19 December 2014 12:27

This Sunday's Gospel Acclamation:

'I am the handmaid of the Lord:

let what you have said be done to me.'

Mary's yes, orfiatas it is commonly referred to, is the ultimate act of faith in God's divine plan. It is a simple and humble acceptance of the Father's will over and above Mary's own dreams and aspirations.

Mary'sfiat is the complete sacrifice of the self in favour of the interests of another. It is, in that sense, very much like marriage.

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Hail Mary, Conceived Without Sin

Posted on 09 December 2014 12:02

Catholic Answers Director of Apologetics and Evangelisation Tim Staples takes a fascinating look at the beautiful teaching that Mary was conceived without sin and considers the various links between the Old and New Testament with respect to our Blessed Mother.

Click this link to read Tim’s article: http://www.catholic.com/magazine/articles/hail-mary-conceived-without-sin

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Pope expresses deep concern at growing relativism in marriage and the ‘throw-away’ culture

Posted on 27 October 2014 13:41

Pope Francis said the institution of Christian marriage has never been attacked so much as nowadays where a temporary or throw-away culture has become widespread. He said marriage should not be seen just a social rite and urged priests to stay close to couples and especially children experiencing the trauma of a family break-up. The Pope was replying to questions put to him on a range of topics during an audience with more than 7000 pilgrims belonging to the Schoenstatt movement, an international Marian and apostolic organization that is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in Germany.

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Virgin Mary

Pope Francis invites us to heed the call of Our Lady of Fatima

This is our Faith. Share it with someone today and join in the First Saturday Devotion

Finding hope in Peter's weakness

Sister Lucia of Fatima spells out the reality of the battle over marriage and family life

Why does the Catholic Church not ordain women as priests? Here's seven good reasons why not...

Join in the First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Receive the Graces Necessary for Salvation

Your Father wants one thing for you this Christmas...

Mary's act of faith is a real example of obedience and love (Dwelling on the Word of God, Sunday 21st December 2014)

Hail Mary, Conceived Without Sin

Pope expresses deep concern at growing relativism in marriage and the ‘throw-away’ culture

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