Category: Reflections

Two further titles given to Our Lady in the 16th century Litany of Loreto are presented by Fr James Lyons in this WelCom special feature series: Mary acclaimed as Singular Vessel of Devotion and Mystical Rose.

Let us pray – Kia inoi tatou E te Atua aroha mā te whakapuakii tō mātou whakapono Loving God in professing this faithin which we are united as your people,we unite ourselves with the Yes of Mary, mother of Jesus and first disciple. E te Atua, te Puna o ngā mea ora katoa, te kaihomai o ngā […]

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord – Matthew 17:1-9 1 Jesus took Peter, James, and his brother, John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. 3 And suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared […]

During the month of August 2023 Pope Francis’ intention is: for World Youth Day. We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

Twelfth Sunday of the year – Matthew 10:26-33 26 Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Do not be afraid. For everything that is now covered will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear. 27 What I say to you in the dark, tell in the daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim […]

Fr James Lyons continues his exploration of the titles of Mary, Mother of Jesus, as prayed in the 1531 Litany of Loreto. In this issue: Mary as ‘Spiritual Vessel’ and ‘Vessel of Honour’.

Pope Francis has made an appeal for peace in the Holy Land, praying that a recent ceasefire between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip might hold.

During the month of August 2023 Pope Francis’ intention is:for World Youth Day. We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

Pentecost occurs 50 days after the death and resurrection of Jesus, and ten days after his ascension into heaven. Because Easter is a moveable feast and Pentecost depends on the timing of Easter, Pentecost can fall anywhere between 10 May and 13 June. This year, Pentecost Sunday is 28 May.

Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Right before your Ascension into Heaven you told your apostles to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth upon receiving the Holy Spirit. May I be similarly inspired to spread your Gospel message in word and deed, according to your will for me. And may I do so prudently […]