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Novena to the Holy Ghost (8/9)

“Your Martyrs had the overwhelming self-control to go joyfully to a painful death without shrinking from the opportunity to join You in heaven. Give us this self-control…”

Novena to the Holy Ghost (2/9)

“All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain.”

Novena to the Holy Ghost (1/9)

“Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate.”

Confessions during Holy Week

Aside from the morning of Holy Saturday at Louth (the day before Easter Sunday), confessions will be heard for at least half an hour before every parish Mass, from Monday of Holy Week down to the Easter vigil. Please come as early as possible, in case there is difficulty with queueing. This will be attemptedContinue reading “Confessions during Holy Week”

Pastoral letter from the Bishop

“Hope is the central message of the Jubilee Year 2025 which today, the Feast of the Holy Family, now formally begins in our diocese and every Catholic diocese throughout the world.”

The Bishop’s letter for Safeguarding Sunday

for parish newsletters and / or parish noticeboardsSixth Sunday of EasterSaturday 4th and Sunday 5th May 2024 “This is my commandment, love one another as I have loved you.”(John 15:12) “Today is Safeguarding Sunday. It’s an opportunity to reflect a little on our ongoing journey as a diocese to build a safer environment for every person. YouContinue reading “The Bishop’s letter for Safeguarding Sunday”

Surviving remnants (Sunday IV of Lent)

Our religion is one of resurrection, and if we look down the history of the people of God, first in Scripture and then in Church history, we find that with every great destruction of the people a small remnant survives in faith and devotion and becomes prosperous again. We’ve heard of the proverb that historyContinue reading “Surviving remnants (Sunday IV of Lent)”

Reluctant prophets (Sunday III of Ordinary time)

There was very much in the readings last weekend about vocations last week and the calling of God to a particular end – in the case of the boy Samuel, to prophecy and priesthood. Samuel, Samuel, God called; here I am, Samuel replied; you’re not going to be happy doing this, God said. And indeedContinue reading “Reluctant prophets (Sunday III of Ordinary time)”