Written by Saturday 25 November marks the UN International Day for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and the start of 16 days of global activism. As Catholics, we have a … Continue reading “Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls”
Saturday 25 November marks the UN International Day for Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and the start of 16 days of global activism. As Catholics, we have a … Continue reading “Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls – 25th November 2023”
Written by May I be equal to Your hope of me.If I am weak,I ask that You send only what I can bear.If I am strong,may I shrink from no testingthat shall … Continue reading “St Hilda’s Prayer”
Dear God, creator of women in your own image,born of a woman in the midst of a world half women,carried by women to mission fields around the globe,made known by … Continue reading “Litany of Women for the Church”
The Four Candles burned slowly. Their Ambiance was so soft you could hear them speak… The First Candle said, “I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me … Continue reading “The Four Candles”
Helen Burgess, diocesan link for Northampton Diocese I am Helen Burgess the NBCW Diocesan link for the Northampton Diocese. On the 15th of July 2023 I was one of 350 … Continue reading “Representing the NBCW at Northampton Diocesan Assembly”
“We fly to your protection, O Holy Mother of God”. In the present tragic situation, when the whole world is prey to suffering and anxiety, we fly to you, Mother … Continue reading “Pope Francis – Prayers to Our Lady in May (Part 2)”
O Mary, You shine continuously on our journeyas a sign of salvation and hope.We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick,who, at the foot of the cross,were united with … Continue reading “Pope Francis – Prayers to Our Lady in May (Part 1)”
Gracious God Look with mercy and compassion on the people of Ukraine, at this time of violence and war. May we stand in solidarity with their suffering. Bless and strengthen … Continue reading “Prayers for the People of Ukraine”
And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:“Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.”And he replied:“Go out into the … Continue reading “THE GATE OF THE YEAR – God Knows”