St. John the Baptist

It's Ash Wednesday and we begin the season of Lent. At this time, we are called to renewal and transformation. Read the first of our Lent reflections as we pray that our fasting, giving and prayer will draw us nearer to God and our neighbours. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/pray/lent-cale…

Pope Leo XIV will preside over the traditional Ash Wednesday procession and Mass on Feb. 18 on Rome’s Aventine Hill, an important place of Christian pilgrimage for more than 1,500 years. catholicnewsagency.com/news/269831/po…

Gospel of the Day (Matthew 6,1-6.16-18) Jesus said to his disciples: "Take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father. When you give alms, do not blow a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets to win the praise of others. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing, so that your almsgiving may be secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, who love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on street corners so that others may see them. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. When you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites. They neglect their appearance, so that they may appear to others to be fasting. Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you." vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the…

Today on Ash Wednesday, we prepare to remember Jesus' death and to celebrate his Resurrection. Live Lent with us at this time when we are called with renewed purpose to prayer, fasting and almsgiving. See more. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/fundraise/pari…

Happy Pancake Day.

This is how you do it.

Ready for the LEAP OF FAITH. 😬😬😬

Fun on the low ropes.

After a fabulous first day we are all washed and fed and ready for bed.

Robin Hood watch out.

Chilling in the SUN

We will miss his love, guidance and wisdom.

Today our prayers go to Pope Francis. May he rest in peace.

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Wishing you all a happy and holy Easter.

Gospel of the Day (John 20,1-9) On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them, "They have taken the Lord from the tomb, and we don't know where they put him." vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the…

Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! There's a real sense of urgency in today's gospel. We are surrounded by signs of new life. We can see it in Lokho's hopeful community and the generosity of our supporters. Our final reflection. ⤵️ cafod.org.uk/pray/lent-cale…

Trusting in the mercy of God the Father, let us continue to pray for peace in martyred Ukraine, in Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Myanmar, which is also suffering greatly due to the earthquake.

Some great deals over Easter.