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Pope Francis says: ‘I want to encourage all young people, because I know that your young hearts want to build a better world. Please do not leave it to others to bring about change. You are the ones who hold the future in your hands!’ (Christus vivit, message to young people, 174)
November 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Pope Francis says: ‘I want to encourage all young people, because I know that your young hearts want to build a better world. Please do not leave it to others to bring about change. You are the ones who hold the future in your hands!’ (Christus vivit, message to young people, 174)
Pope Francis says: ‘I want to encourage all young people, because I know that your young hearts want to build a better world. Please do not leave it to others to bring about change. You are the ones who hold the future in your hands!’ (Christus vivit, message to young people, 174)
November 23, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Pope Francis says: ‘I want to encourage all young people, because I know that your young hearts want to build a better world. Please do not leave it to others to bring about change. You are the ones who hold the future in your hands!’ (Christus vivit, message to young people, 174)
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‘The task of authentically interpreting the Word of God is entrusted to the Magisterium of the Church, which is at the service of the Word. It listens attentively to the Word, guards the Word with reverence and explains it faithfully.’ (Dei Verbum 10)
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
‘The task of authentically interpreting the Word of God is entrusted to the Magisterium of the Church, which is at the service of the Word. It listens attentively to the Word, guards the Word with reverence and explains it faithfully.’ (Dei Verbum 10)
We read of Mary’s presentation in the temple in the apocryphal writings. It is regarded as unhistorical, but makes the profound point that Mary was totally dedicated to the service of the Lord. 21st November - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We read of Mary’s presentation in the temple in the apocryphal writings. It is regarded as unhistorical, but makes the profound point that Mary was totally dedicated to the service of the Lord. 21st November - The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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“Protect, warn, help”
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
November 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
“Protect, warn, help”
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
It's International Children's Day. Peru is a country exposed to natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding. Our local partner CIDAP is working with schools in northern Lima to help young people be better prepared for disasters.
‘By the reading and study of the sacred books may the Word of God run and be glorified, and may the treasure of Revelation entrusted to the Church more and more fill people’s hearts.’ (Dei Verbum 26)
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
‘By the reading and study of the sacred books may the Word of God run and be glorified, and may the treasure of Revelation entrusted to the Church more and more fill people’s hearts.’ (Dei Verbum 26)
‘The task of authentically interpreting the Word of God is entrusted to the Magisterium of the Church, which is at the service of the Word. It listens attentively to the Word, guards the Word with reverence and explains it faithfully.’ (Dei Verbum 10)
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
‘The task of authentically interpreting the Word of God is entrusted to the Magisterium of the Church, which is at the service of the Word. It listens attentively to the Word, guards the Word with reverence and explains it faithfully.’ (Dei Verbum 10)
Today marks sixty years since the promulgation of Dei Verbum. Listen on Saturday to celebrated biblical scholar Nicholas King SJ either in person at Gidea Park, or via livestream. Full details on www.whatgoodnews.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Today marks sixty years since the promulgation of Dei Verbum. Listen on Saturday to celebrated biblical scholar Nicholas King SJ either in person at Gidea Park, or via livestream. Full details on www.whatgoodnews.org
Vatican II issued its Constitution on Divine Revelation on 18th November 1965. Entitled Dei Verbum it formulated new insights on the Bible and encouraged knowledge and love of the Word of God.
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Vatican II issued its Constitution on Divine Revelation on 18th November 1965. Entitled Dei Verbum it formulated new insights on the Bible and encouraged knowledge and love of the Word of God.
St Elizabeth was daughter of the king of Hungary. She founded a Franciscan monastery in Thuringia and lived the Franciscan life, founding a hospital at Marburg in 1227. She died at the age of 24.
November 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
St Elizabeth was daughter of the king of Hungary. She founded a Franciscan monastery in Thuringia and lived the Franciscan life, founding a hospital at Marburg in 1227. She died at the age of 24.
‘God is merciful love, and God’s plan of love, which unfolds and is fulfilled in history, is above all his descent and coming among us to free us from slavery, fear, sin and the power of death.’ (Pope Leo XIV, Dilexi te, 16)
November 16, 2025 at 7:53 PM
‘God is merciful love, and God’s plan of love, which unfolds and is fulfilled in history, is above all his descent and coming among us to free us from slavery, fear, sin and the power of death.’ (Pope Leo XIV, Dilexi te, 16)
St Albert became known as the ‘universal doctor’ due to the breadth of his learning. He taught Thomas Aquinas. He died in 1280 and is buried in Cologne.
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
St Albert became known as the ‘universal doctor’ due to the breadth of his learning. He taught Thomas Aquinas. He died in 1280 and is buried in Cologne.
‘Let us help one another so that we lead even the weak to goodness, so that we may all be saved, may be converted together and guide each other.’ (A second century sermon)
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
‘Let us help one another so that we lead even the weak to goodness, so that we may all be saved, may be converted together and guide each other.’ (A second century sermon)
‘The poor are not a distraction for the Church. They are our brothers and sisters. By their lives, their words and their wisdom they put us in touch with the truth of the Gospel.’ (Pope Leo)
November 13, 2025 at 8:37 PM
‘The poor are not a distraction for the Church. They are our brothers and sisters. By their lives, their words and their wisdom they put us in touch with the truth of the Gospel.’ (Pope Leo)
‘Saint Josaphat felt that God had inspired him to restore unity to the Church. He realised that his greatest chance of success lay in preserving the Slavonic rite and St Basil’s rule. He gave his life for the unity of the Church.’ (Pope Pius XI)
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
‘Saint Josaphat felt that God had inspired him to restore unity to the Church. He realised that his greatest chance of success lay in preserving the Slavonic rite and St Basil’s rule. He gave his life for the unity of the Church.’ (Pope Pius XI)
‘Martin, friend of the poor, intercede for us; sustain our steps in the way of love.’ (Office hymn, St Martin of Tours)
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
‘Martin, friend of the poor, intercede for us; sustain our steps in the way of love.’ (Office hymn, St Martin of Tours)
‘Supported by the prayers of Pope St Leo the Great, we ask that you will keep your Church faithful to the truth and maintain it in enduring peace.Amen (Opening Prayer)
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
‘Supported by the prayers of Pope St Leo the Great, we ask that you will keep your Church faithful to the truth and maintain it in enduring peace.Amen (Opening Prayer)
‘How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord God of Hosts!’ (Psalm 84)
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 AM
‘How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord God of Hosts!’ (Psalm 84)
‘The experience of migration accompanies the history of the people of God. Abraham sets out without knowing where he is going. Moses leads the pilgrim people through the desert. Mary and Joseph flee with the child Jesus to Egypt. Christ himself lived as a stranger.’ (Pope Leo XIV, Dilexi te, 73)
November 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
‘The experience of migration accompanies the history of the people of God. Abraham sets out without knowing where he is going. Moses leads the pilgrim people through the desert. Mary and Joseph flee with the child Jesus to Egypt. Christ himself lived as a stranger.’ (Pope Leo XIV, Dilexi te, 73)
‘From the first centuries the Fathers of the Church recognised in the poor a privileged way to reach God, a special way to meet him.’ (Pope Leo XIV, Dilexi te, 39)
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 AM
‘From the first centuries the Fathers of the Church recognised in the poor a privileged way to reach God, a special way to meet him.’ (Pope Leo XIV, Dilexi te, 39)