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May we open our hearts to pray for a better world for all our human family and to care for our shared home, the earth. A better world needs all of us.
Today is the feast of St James, Apostle and Martyr - patron saint of pilgrims. In this #JubileeYear we ask his prayers for those on pilgrimage and for all of us as we seek to become pilgrims of hope. #StJames #PrayForUs #Jubilee2025
In this Sunday's gospel, Jesus teaches the disciples a prayer that we still say today 🙏 Our children's liturgy resources explore what the words of this prayer mean. Find our free resources here: cafod.org.uk/education/chil…
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we give thanks for St Mary Magdalene, the first witness to the resurrection. Inspired by her example, may we recognise Jesus in our sisters and brothers and witness to him in our words and actions. #StMaryMagdalene #ApostletotheApostles #PrayForUs
🙏 "Empower us to come together to play our part to build a better world." Thanks to Caritas Lebanon's Fr Michel Abboud for reading this prayer.
Our prayer from this week's gospel reflection 🙏 Lord, help us to listen to you and to let your light permeate our lives, so that we can act as you want us to, in sympathy with our innate gifts. Amen. Sign up to get the reflections by email every Friday: cafod.org.uk/weekly-reflect…
This Sunday's children's liturgy reflects on Jesus visiting Mary and Martha. We think about how we can make time to listen to Jesus in our busy lives. Find our free downloadable resources here: cafod.org.uk/education/chil…
Today on the feast of St Bonaventure, we pray that we may look at each person and all of creation reverently, aware of God's presence there. #LaudatoSi (LS, 233) #StBonaventure #PrayForUs
Inspired by Pope Leo's words, we continue #Jubilee2025 "Let us live our faith, especially during this Jubilee Year, in search of hope; but seeking to be ourselves the witness that offers hope to the world." Pray with us that we will be a people of hope 🙏 cafod.org.uk/pray/jubilee-p…
Our prayer from this week's gospel reflection 🙏 Gentle God, fill us with compassion so we may imitate your love caring for our neighbours, both near and far. Amen. You can sign up here to receive the reflections by email every Friday: cafod.org.uk/weekly-reflect……
This weekend as we celebrate #SeaSunday, we pray for all seafarers and their families - giving thanks for their work, and praying for their safety. James is a fisherman in Liberia. Here's his powerful prayer: youtube.com/watch?v=cOdzzn… Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray for us.
Today, on the Feast of St Benedict, one of the patrons of Europe, join us in taking some time to listen deeply to God and pray for peace in our world. #StBenedict #PrayForUs
This Sunday's children's liturgy reflects on the story of the Good Samaritan. We think about who our neighbour is and Jesus' call for us to help anyone who is in need. Find our free downloadable resources here: cafod.org.uk/education/chil…
Just a few days after beginning his summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Mass for the Care of Creation and offered prayers for those affected by natural disasters around the world. "I would add that we must also pray for the conversion of many…
“The best prayer is to rest in the goodness of God and to let that goodness reach right down to our lowest depth of need” Julian of Norwich It's not too late to register for our #Jubilee2025 webinar on rest as a spiritual practice. Tuesday 8th July: 7pm cafod.org.uk/pray/jubilee-s…
In this Sunday's gospel we hear about the sending out of the 72. We reflect on the value of companionship, as we seek to share in Jesus' mission to bring peace and healing. You can sign up to receive our reflections by email each week: cafod.org.uk/weekly-reflect…
Today, on his birthday, we remember the compassion and love for people who were marginalised shown by Fr Rutilio Grande in El Salvador. May his example inspire us to challenge injustice and stand for the dignity of all people. #BlessedRutilioGrande #Prayforus 🙏🏽
In this Sunday's gospel, Jesus calls 72 people to go out and spread his word. Our children's liturgy resources explore how we welcome others and how we can follow Jesus. Find them here 👇 cafod.org.uk/education/chil…
📢 Texts for a new votive Mass for Care of Creation have been released today 🌍🙏🌱 Read more here: humandevelopment.va/en/news/2025/m… #CareofCreation #LaudatoSi
On the feast of St Thomas, the apostle, we pray that we too may know that Jesus is risen and have the courage to reach out and touch our wounded world with faith and love. #StThomas #PrayForUs #Jubilee2025
Our weekly intercession 🙏 We pray for the millions of people around the world impacted by the global debt crisis. May we have the hope and courage to work together for a better world where all people have what they need to flourish. Lord, in your mercy… cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-re…
