From Fr Charles A few people have asked for a copy of this blessing of couples I’ve used often on various occasions. It’s influenced by the beautiful Benedictus: A Book of Blessings by the great John O’Donohue. Parents should bless their children and some of these...
Father, Lord of all creation, we praise you with all your creatures and the whole universe that comes forth from the work of Your hands. We acknowledge the privilege and responsibility that You give us as stewards of Your creation. In our ignorance we have done damage...
I’d like to offer thanksgiving to the Lord, His Blessed Mother Our Lady, Mary, all the Angels and Saints for my Mother Margaret Mantova’s Kidney Transplant. From Anthony, her son, John her husband and all the family.
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! Hail our life, our sweetness and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards...
We cannot send a birthday card, your hand we cannot touch. But God will take our greetings to the one we love so much. Always in our thoughts, forever in our hearts. Wyn Cunnah RIP. So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice,...
We remember those Christians persecuted throughout the world, particularly those in Iraq and Syria. We remember all those imprisoned and persecuted for their faith. May they truly know Christ and the power of his resurrection through sharing in his sufferings. We pray...
