by Michael McG | Dec 16, 2024 | CAFOD, Organisations
In the Old Testament, the Jubilee Year was a time of renewal, freedom and celebration.Debts were cancelled, people and the land could rest, prisoners and slaves were freed and land was given to those who didn’t have any.It was known as the year of the Lord’s favour....
by Michael McG | Dec 9, 2024 | Voice Column
The Ordinary Jubilee Year and Indulgences You can be sorry for something; you can confess your guilt, and the person hurt or offended can forgive you. But that does not mean to say that everything is as it was before. Take the obvious example of getting angry...
by Michael McG | Dec 9, 2024 | Miscellaneous
English Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe OP has been named by Pope Francis as one of the newest members of the College of Cardinals.The formal consistory for the creation of new cardinals took place at St Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Saturday December 7.As a member...
by Michael McG | Dec 5, 2024 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
“For pilgrims of hope” is the prayer intention chosen by Pope Francis for the month of December in a message closely linked to the upcoming Jubilee 2025.The Pope asks us to “pray that this upcoming Jubilee strengthen us in our faith, helping us to recognise the Risen...
by Michael McG | Dec 5, 2024 | Catholic Bishop's Conference
Bishop Richard Moth has launched a new report that says restorative justice can offer healing to the victims of crime and rehabilitation for offenders.The document, published by the Department for Social Justice of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and...
