God's love for you - 22nd December

Webmaster • December 20, 2024

A Christmas Meditation (2)


Once again, let our thoughts return back to the scene inside the Cave. Joseph already prepared it as comfortably as he can for Mary. As Jesus' Birth soon approached, Mary begged Joseph to do all he can to receive the Child with honour, and invited Joseph to unite his prayer with hers for all those who didn't give Him a place to stay. They bore no hate, no grudges towards others who did not accept them nor complained about the situation they were in. But to prepare with all their hearts and mind for the soon coming of Our Saviour into the world. On that Holy night, Mary was deep in her prayers, supernatural light streamed out from her and filled the cave, her body raised above the ground...then Mary gave birth to the Holy Child. There was no pain, no distress, no tainting of Mary's Virginity. What a lovely sight to see Angels prostrated around Mary who was holding Baby Jesus. And Joseph was so happy yet so humble and full of devotion that it was until Mary urged him again then he embraced the Sacred Infant. Beholding this Baby sweetly lying in the Crib, Mary and Joseph sang praises to God and shed tears of joy... Quite some distance away from the Crib, this silent night became an unforgettable night to some shepherds, as they saw magnificent light shining on the Crib, Angels appeared and spoke to them, and heard the Angels singing the Gloria. Note that the first group of people who received the news of this great Mystery is not the powerful, rich or intelligent ones, but the simple and poor ones, as God Loves the humble and lowly. How blessed are the shepherds who has the privilege to listen to the sweet and beautiful voices of the Angels singing! Yet they are even more blessed that they believed and went to the Crib Cave, and became one of the first people to adore Baby Jesus with their very own eyes! They offered Him gifts of little animals, food etc. What would you like to offer Him this Christmas? May be as Christina Rossetti wrote in her poem: "what I can I give Him, — Give my heart." Dear all, He was born because His Love for you, love Him back is the most pleasing gift you can give Him. May you be united in love with Him this Christmas, have a very Merry Christmas!


(Reference: • Luke 2:8-16 • The life of Jesus Christ and biblical revelations, Volume I, Ven Anne Catherine Emmerich, Tan Books & Publishers, 1986 • The Sermons of St Francis de Sales for Advent & Christmas, "The coming of the Divine Infant", 24 December 1613 • A Christmas Carol, Christina Georgina Rossetti (1872)) 

Jesus Youth Jubilee Conference

By Webmaster • January 24, 2026
Saturday 31st January 2026 9:30am - 5:00pm St David’s Catholic Sixth Form College, Cardiff The Catholic Youth Conference will be celebrating the Regional Jubilee of Jesus Youth of 25 years in the UK. Open to all aged 16 and above, this day is for young adults to experience how God is guiding and working through young people. Archbishop Mark will be celebrating Holy Mass on the day. Please show your interest by registering before 25th January using link below or scan QR code: Registration link: https://forms.gle/HqevPZ8KfL2EsyrK6 Come and encounter Christ and be inspired to transform your life.

Legislative Consent Motion on Assisted Suicide Bill

By Webmaster • January 24, 2026
Archbishop Mark and Bishop Peter Brignall have issued a joint statement on Assisted Suicide: ‘As the Senedd prepares to debate whether to give legislative consent to Westminster's Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, Archbishop Mark and Bishop Peter Brignall wish to express their deep concern about legalising assisted suicide in Wales. International experience shows that where assisted suicide is legalised, eligibility criteria expand over time and subtle pressure is placed on those who are elderly, disabled, or who fear becoming a burden. True compassion means accompanying those who suffer and ensuring no one feels abandoned, not ending life. They urge Members of the Senedd to withhold consent and focus on strengthening palliative care. On Monday 26th January, those who can are asked to observe a day of fasting in solidarity with the vulnerable.  Please also engage respectfully with your Member of the Senedd to make your voice heard on this important decision for Wales.’

World Leprosy Day

By Webmaster • January 24, 2026
Sunday 25th January 2026 Today is also a time to pray for and stand in solidarity with people affected by leprosy around the world. The John Bradburne Memorial Society (JBMS) is calling on individuals and communities to support its mission on World Leprosy Day. The Society is named in honour of John Bradburne, ‘Servant of God’, who served for ten years as warden of the Mutemwa Leprosy Care Centre in Zimbabwe. John Bradburne’s unwavering compassion, faith and dedication to those living with leprosy left a profound legacy. Inspired by his life and witness, JBMS continues his work by supporting people affected by leprosy, raising awareness of the disease, and helping fund the ongoing operations of Mutemwa. Please consider supporting this vital work through prayer, awareness or donation. Contributions to JBMS go directly towards supporting the Mutemwa Leprosy Care Centre where patients receive essential medical care, food and shelter. Visit: www.johnbradburne.com

God's Love for You - Sunday 25th January 2026

By Webmaster • January 24, 2026
The importance of family (Continue from last week)  Pope John Paul II once said, “Every family carries a light and every family is a light...a light which must illuminate the Church’s path and the future of the world.” Therefore, family should be like a greenhouse for your children, where your tender loving care is given to their delicate hearts, your morality is shown to their simple hearts and your Catholic Faith is passed on to their innocent hearts. It is not easy to be a good parent, although no one is perfect, but one should keep trying and striving. Keep in mind that we are not without a real perfect example - the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Let us see how they live and let them be our inspiration and guide to follow.

Sunday 25th January 2026

By Webmaster • January 24, 2026
“...the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.’ From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” (Matthew 4:16-17) Almighty ever-living God, direct our actions according to your good pleasure, that in the name of your beloved Son we may abound in good works. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Sunday of the Word of God

By Webmaster • January 24, 2026
25th January 2026 This year’s theme is: “Let the word of Christ dwell among you.” Colossians 3:16. Archbishop Rino Fisichella told us: “...What we have received from the Apostle is not a simple moral exhortation, but the indication of a new way of living. Paul does not ask that the Word be merely listened to or studied; he wants it to dwell, that is, to take up stable residence, to shape our thoughts, guide our desires, and make credible the witness of the disciples...this motto remains for us a precious inheritance: an invitation addressed to the whole Church to place the Gospel once more at the centre, since every true renewal is born from docile listening to the Word. To welcome it means allowing ourselves to be accompanied by the One who does not deceive, because He gives life and hope. To be inhabited by the Word ultimately means permitting Christ to speak even today through our lives, so that every person may recognize His presence, which continues to illuminate the journey of history. ...When space is given to the Word, each person discovers that the Word of God dwells in the heart like a seed that, in due time, sprouts and bears fruit. Indeed, al of us are invited to nourish ourselves with the daily bread of the Word and, afterwards, to proclaim it to our brothers and sisters, for proclamation flows from the abundance of the heart...Today it is up to us to ensure that the same Word reaches the ends of the earth, so as to transform the life of all peoples by dwelling among us.”

Candlemas

By Webmaster • January 24, 2026
Next Monday (2 February) is the feast day of the Presentation of the Lord.  There will be blessing of candles during Mass. Please bring your own candles for blessing.

The Great Awakening 24th January 2026

By Webmaster • January 16, 2026
24th January 2026 Bethel Convention Centre, Birmingham A Catholic healing (& evangelisation) service led by Fr Xavier Vattayil (who is well-known worldwide for charism of healing with thousands of testimonies). Highlights of the day include: Worship, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Confession, Children's Stream and Prayer Ministry. All welcome.  Bus to the venue from Cardiff will be about 1 hr 40mins depends on traffic. Please contact Madeleine 07791 503 857

God's Love for You - Sunday 18th January 2026

By Webmaster • January 16, 2026
The importance of family We are being created by Love and with love. And we need the same love to grow and develop. What better love we can and should receive on this earth out of all human beings than the love from our father and mother? Parents, do you know your child needs and depends on your love since the moment of their conception? What is this love? It is not about just hugging and kissing, or lavish your child with money and presents; but your sacrifice for them when you look after them. Sacrifice of your me time, of your sleep, of your hobbies, of your job, of your dreams, of your wellbeing... How many are willing to do so? How many realise this love within a family is so important? Not only it sets the foundation of shaping the little one's future nature and belief, makes the parents become more mature, and what is more, it can even change the world! (continue next week)

Sunday 18th Januaty 2026

By Webmaster • January 16, 2026
“John saw Jesus coming towards him, and said, ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” ( John 1:29) Almighty ever-living God, who govern all things, both in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the pleading of your people and bestow your peace on our times. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  God, for ever and ever. Amen.