For many people, the celebration of St Patrick's Day has more in common with Bastille Day in France or Independence Day in the USA than a Catholic feast day. It is a day of shamrock and of being ‘Proud to be Irish’ and hymns about ‘Erin’s green valleys.’ But who was the real St Patrick and did he actually exist?
Pope Francis wrote a letter to young people and it's packed full of inspiring quotes!
The many readings for the Christmas liturgies present a glorious mosaic. Throughout, there is a constant movement from God towards man and, in response, man towards God: a circle of direct communication flowing from the gift of divine communion. Read this reflection on the Christmas Mass readings and be reminded of the depth of meaning in this momentous day.
Who is St Joseph and what do we know about him? In this blog, discover the role St Joseph played in the lives of Jesus and Mary, how he died, and why he is patron of a happy death.
Ask the Holy Spirit for the fruit of peace on the third day of Novena to the Holy Spirit.
