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By Fr. Brian Murphy March 8, 2025
Euthanasia in Britain
By Fr. Brian Murphy and Anne Bardell March 3, 2025
We have just had a Synod in our Diocese
By Fr Brian Murphy March 3, 2025
Fr Brian continues his sharing on the Prayer of the Heart
By Fr. Brian Murphy March 1, 2025
And with your Spirit!!!!
By Fr Brian Murphy February 8, 2025
STRAWS IN THE WIND is a corner of our website which highlights signs of hope in the world today.
By Fr Brian Murphy January 22, 2025
This is an introduction to the Gospel of Luke by Fr. Mark Paver in 3 parts.
By Anne Bardell January 3, 2025
We have now distributed over 450 books. If you have not yet had a chance to explore our latest book, 'A Message for Its Time, '  now is the perfect moment to choose to purchase a copy. Following the recent proclamation of the Jubilee Year by the Holy Father, the theme "Pilgrims of Hope" serves as an excellent incentive to delve deeper into the mission of Hopeful Catholics, inspired by the book. We have provided a concise preview of the book below, but we strongly urge you to invest in a copy for your spiritual journey! This book is intended for Catholics and other Christians in search of a vision of the Church that can inspire hope during these challenging times. The Catholic Church is seen as God's platform for healing and nurturing humanity. Father Brian Murphy sheds light on its history of evolution and growth, suggesting that the current trials are a rigorous preparation for the future. God has guided us into the desert, where true renewal begins, in order to pave the way for a magnificent new beginning. Each individual is urged to become a more authentic worshipper, striving to worship in truth by rediscovering the treasures of faith, and to worship in spirit through contemplation and heartfelt prayer (John 4:24). By doing so, the Church will be better equipped to fulfil its mission of baptising all and rejuvenating the world. In the latter part of the book, Anne Bardell emphasises the importance of adult faith formation, providing numerous practical examples. She found that many Catholics are content with their current level of faith knowledge, but when exposed to the deeper aspects of faith's history and truths, a thirst for further knowledge is ignited. Anne advocates for the establishment of faith formation centers or hubs in every parish, encouraging active Catholics to engage with these hubs as a standard part of parish life. These hubs should also be accessible to parents guiding their children through the Sacraments of Initiation, necessitating the training of leaders capable of supporting individuals in their journey toward a deeper relationship with Jesus.
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