by Michael McG | Jul 1, 2020 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
Pope Francis invites us to pray with him during the month of July that families may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance. When the Holy Father decided on the intentions that would be presented to us each month this year, in consultation with...
by Michael McG | Jun 29, 2020 | Pope Francis, Coronavirus, Apostleship of the Sea
Pope Francis has sent a video message of encouragement to seafarers recognising the difficulties they face as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the video, he expresses gratitude for their help in feeding humanity despite the risks involved and prays for those who...
by Michael McG | May 29, 2020 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
This month Pope Francis asks that we pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus. Our prayer with the Pope in both his monthly and his new daily Intentions is always oriented towards changing our...
by Michael McG | May 12, 2020 | Pope Francis, Pope's Prayer Intention
In this month’s Pope Video, the Holy Father brings to the fore the role of deacons and asks us to pray that they may be “an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.” Pope Francis exhorts us to pray for these “guardians of service in the Church”, that they may be an...
by Michael McG | May 12, 2020 | Pope Francis, Papal Documents, Coronavirus, Bishop Terry
Bishop Terry introduces a request from Pope Francis for all people of goodwill to join in prayer, fasting and charitable works on Thursday (May 14) to pray together for deliverance from the pandemic… “May is the month of Our Lady. As a diocese we are doing a virtual...
by Michael McG | Mar 26, 2020 | Pope Francis, Coronavirus
Pope Francis will give an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing tomorrow (Friday) at 5pm UK time with the opportunity for Catholics to receive a plenary indulgence by tuning in via media. “I will preside over a moment of prayer outside of St Peter’s Basilica with...
