A Prayer for Father Bill – For Strength and Healing

O Christ, divine and full of grace,

Shine healing light upon his face.

With faithful heart and open hands,

Father Bill before You stands.

He serves Your flock with daily care,

He lifts our lives in silent prayer.

He speaks Your Word, he gives Your bread,

He walks the path where You have led.

Now in this time of needed rest,

We ask You, Lord, to heal and bless.

Bring peace to mind, bring strength anew,

Let every grace flow down from You.

Our Lady stays close by his side,

A mother’s love she does not hide.

Saint Joseph stands with steadfast peace,

And angel guards shall never cease.

O Jesus, Priest and Saviour true,

Who makes all things forever new,

Pour mercy deep and gently fill

The soul and frame of Father Bill.

Amen.

An Imaginary Look at How Jesus Would Have Appeared to Friends and Colleagues While He Was Growing Up, Working, and Preparing for His Ministry

The Incarnation of Christ is one of the greatest mysteries of the Christian faith. 

That God Himself became man, walked among us, and experienced the ordinary rhythms of human life is both astounding and deeply moving.

Yet, while the Gospels give us glimpses into Jesus’ public ministry, they tell us very little about His hidden years - those decades in Nazareth before He began preaching.

What was Jesus like as a child, as a young man, and as a tradesman? How did He appear to those who knew Him - His neighbours, friends, and colleagues? 

In this imaginative reflection, a follow-up post to "The Human Side Of Jesus" we will consider what it might have been like to encounter Jesus in everyday life before He stepped onto the stage of history as the Messiah.

As the Imam, Priest, and Rabbi Prayed For Peace - A Poem

As the Imam, Priest, and Rabbi
Prayed For Peace - A Poem

Corpus Christi Sunday – A Celebration of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

On Sunday 22nd June 2025, Catholics across the world will celebrate Corpus Christi Sunday - a Solemnity that stands at the very heart of our Catholic faith. 

The name, Corpus Christi, is Latin for The Body of Christ, and it is a day on which the Church joyfully affirms the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist: body, blood, soul and divinity.

This feast is not merely a reminder - it is a proclamation. A proclamation that Jesus, who gave Himself to us on the Cross, continues to give Himself to us in the Holy Eucharist. And this year, as we reflect upon the mystery and majesty of this truth on 22nd June, we are invited to enter more deeply into the Eucharistic heart of our Catholic life.

Prayer for a Family and Friends Grieving a Loved One’s Illness

The Human Side Of Jesus

In the narrative of Jesus Christ’s life, it is easy to focus solely on his divinity, his miracles, and his teachings. 

However, a deeper exploration of his earthly experiences reveals that Jesus intimately knew the human condition, including its most challenging aspects. 

Recognising that Jesus was a refugee, experienced despair, knew hunger, and more, allows us to connect with him on a profoundly human level. 

This understanding can deepen our faith and inspire us to respond to the needs of those who face similar trials today.

The Tabernacle Key