Our Lady & St Robert Harrogate

Michael, one of our amazing organists at St. Robert's, Harrogate in action! @OLIStRoberts @DOLMusic #harrogate @DioecesisLoiden

Each of us is the result of a thought of God. Each of us is willed, each of us is loved, each of us is necessary. — Benedict XVI

If we let Christ into our lives, we lose nothing, nothing, absolutely nothing of what makes life free, beautiful and great. Only in this friendship are the doors of life opened wide. — Benedict XVI

The Baptism of Christ - Pierro della Francesca

God is always greater than we imagine Him to be. His works are surprising compared to our calculations. His actions exceed our needs and expectations. And for this reason we must never stop seeking Him and transforming ourselves into His true appearance. #Angelus

“The Holy Family” by Michelangelo Buannotti

A child is born.

When we find ourselves in crisis, we should not make decisions quickly or instinctively, but, like Saint Joseph “consider everything”, and base ourselves on the underlying certainty of God’s mercy. #GospeloftheDay (Mt 1:18-24)

Faith in God fashions who we are. It deepens the motivation to serve. It helps us understand that whatever strength & resources we possess are best used when we work together for the common good. Building a just society recognises the inherent dignity of all. #InterFaithWeek

Today is the Solemnity of All Saints. The picture is by Albrecht Durer (1511)

Prayer is that quiet source of strength which brings #peace and disarms hate-filled hearts.

The war in #Ukraine has become so serious, devastating and threatening as to cause great concern. In the name of God and of the sense of humanity that dwells in every heart, I renew my call for an immediate ceasefire. #Russia #Peace

Sometimes we human beings believe that we are the masters of everything, or on the contrary, we lose all self-esteem. #Prayer helps us to find the right dimension in our relationship with God, our Father, and with all Creation.

Today is the feast day of Mother Theresa.

An inspiring article on our worth.

Gospel: Today's Gospel often shocks many Christians. Matthew tells us Jesus's "mother and brothers" have come from Nazareth to Capernaum (Mt 12). Mark's Gospel, which Matthew drew upon, fills in the story, saying his family thought he was "out of his mind" and came to "arrest..."

A wonderful radio program that explores the influence of Holy verse. bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b0…

An inspiring Lent talk bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

We need to reject war, a place of death where fathers and mothers bury their children, where men kill their brothers and sisters without even having seen them, where the powerful decide and the poor die.