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What is the origin and the fulfilment of the Church? The Church finds her origin and fulfilment in the eternal plan of God. She was prepared for in the Old Covenant with the election of Israel, the sign of the…

Buckingham Palace                Friday 16th September 2022 Remarks to Faith Leaders   My Lord Archbishop, Dean, Ladies and Gentlemen.I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to meet you all, so soon after…

DIPPING INTO THE CATECHISM 13 From the Compendium to the Catechism: 132 – 139 What does the Ascension mean? After 40 days during which Jesus showed Himself to the apostles with ordinary human features which veiled His glory as the…

What results from the sacrifice of Christ on the cross ? Jesus freely offered his life as an expiatory sacrifice, that is, he made reparation for our sins with the full obedience of his love unto death. This love “to…

Dipping into the Catechism From the Compendium of the Catechism: 114 – 121 How did Jesus conduct himself in regard to the Law of Israel ? Jesus did not abolish the Law given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai…

In the first reading we heard very wise words:  " There is no cure for the proud man's malady, since an evil growth has taken root in him." Pride is one of the principal sins. The Catechism lists it in…

Welcome to the August 2022 ‘Walking Together’ Update The Bishops’ conference have now reflected on the Diocesan Synthesis and their reflections, along with our National Synthesis Document have gone forward to form part of the European continental synodal phase. This…

Did Christ have a true human body? Christ assumed a true human body by means of which the invisible God became visible. This is the reason why Christ can be represented and venerated in sacred images. What does the heart…

What is the meaning of the title “lord”? In the Bible, this title regularly designates God as Sovereign. Jesus ascribed this title to himself and revealed his divine sovereignty by his power over nature, over demons, over sin and over…