Year: 2026

“We should, therefore, look to the Gospels to outline for us the journey of conversion we are required to undertake, learning little by little to make Jesus’ practices our own.”…

THE TAPESTRY OF OUR LIVES: The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in London. It will go on display in September. It is a ‘power-point’ display of the Norman conquest of England…

The sterling work of Jesuit agencies in war-torn countries across the Middle East makes sombre, yet inspiring, reading in the August Messenger. Michael Zammit SJ outlines how the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) provides emergency…

8 July 2026   Pope Leo XIV Secretariat Of The Pope 00120 Vatican City   Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Members Level 1 Piazza Pio XII 10 00120 Vatican City    Dear Pope Leo &…

‘Recharging?’ 15th Sunday Year A 12 July 2026

I winced when I read these words on the ACP liturgical resource for the 6th of July.  What “virtue” exactly are we talking about? How is it possible to still…

We gather as pilgrims on a journey, asking God to keep us steadfast until we reach our eternal home. In the Spirit, let us worship God who cares for us…

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Harald Prinz preached during a Eucharistic celebration on Sunday. An examination of conscience. Photo: Peter Schrack Last Sunday, I preached at a Eucharistic celebration. The church was full; a jubilarian…

Reconcile How many times – oh, dear Jesus! – how many times down the decades have I turned away from You, taken my  eyes off your eyes, gone back… down……

Monday of Week 14 – 06 July 2026 Optional Memorials: St Maria Goretti 1890-1902, stabbed to death in defence of her virtue; St Moninne of Killeavy, one of Ireland’s earliest…

Optional memorial: St Elizabeth of Portugal, 1271-1336, of the House of Aragon, had an unhappy marriage with the King of Portugal, persevered, as a widow she lived n poverty as…

There is a lot of good news in today’s Gospel. We’re told we can bring all our troubles to Jesus and find rest. God will make our burden light. We…

(1) Zechariah 9:9-10 Their king-Messiah will come humbly, riding on a donkey Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion!Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!Lo, your king comes to you;triumphant and victorious is he,humble…

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent a communication to bishops around the world outlining what must be done to welcome back those who decide to leave…

‘Stories’ 14th Sunday Year A – 5th July 2026

JD VANCE AND ROWAN WILLIAMS: Rowan Williams did a Review of JD Vance’s Book Communion: Finding my Way Back to Faith. Rowan was gentle. He was precise. He wrote in…

The letter sent by Pope Leo XIV to the Superior General of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X is dated 29 June, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul,…