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The smallness of the Eucharist
During the final Mass of the South Wales Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham on Thursday, we were given some items to remember as we journey home, including, to use the words of St Teresa of Calcutta, to value to “the smallness of the Eucharist”. This video offers a a visual reminder…
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Cracked Pots
On Monday Evening, after our first visit, we celebrated a Mass for St James the Apostle, followed by a procession of Our Lady and Benediction. Here’s the homily from the first evening. When I was, maybe, seven years old, back in the seventies when children were allowed to roam and have adventures on their own…
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Before the fig season
The Monday of Holy Week is often called Fig Monday because, according to the gospel accounts, on this day Jesus cursed the fig tree. For many, it’s a bemusing bit of the events of this week. So here’s the gospel passage followed by a short poetic reflection Early in the morning, as Jesus was on…
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Through the eyes of St John
Fr Colin Sutton takes us on a reflection for Holy Week through the eyes of St John the Evangelist The Passion according to John does not sweep us through the drama of the event blow by blow – or with all the detail of Matthew, Mark and Luke. John’s account invites us to go deeper,…
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Week of Weeks
“Starting with excited shouts, tearing down palm branches, children darting about, teenagers climbing trees for the best viewpoint. More chaotic than kingly, except that at the centre is a smiling gentle Master.” Check out our reflection for Holy Week from Fr Colin Sutton
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The Wilderness
“Do not be afraid to enter the wilderness,” Fr Colin Sutton assures us, “for Christ is with you.” In this meditation, we delve into what it means to find our own wilderness – where we may find prowling lions but also ministering angels! Do not be afraid to enter the Wilderness for Christ is with…
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Beginning with Beads
There are many different ways of praying, and one particular form of prayer which many people find works for them is the rosary. Fr Dean explores this ancient form of prayer. My first rosary beads came from Walsingham. I wasn’t a pilgrim myself then but my mother had joined the parish pilgrimage with my older…
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Dust and Glory
In preparation for Ash Wednesday on March 2nd, Fr Colin Sutton takes us beyond the ritual and explores the challenge of Lent. Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel. Turn away from all thoughts, attitudes and actions contrary to the loving will of God. Turn away from all that separates us from…
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The Mystery of Faith
The Mystery of Faith is the first ‘Faith Day’ planned by St Theodore’s Church in Port Talbot, and all are welcome! Taking place on Saturday March 12th right at the beginning of Lent, we will reflect on the death and resurrection of Christ. Here’s more details about the day. We proclaim the Mystery of Faith…
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Treasure it
As well as organising opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal within a nurturing environment, we want to help resource churches and individuals. This is the place where we’ll be sharing all kinds of material, articles, reflections, prayers, liturgical ideas, and news. If you have something you’d like to share more widely then please get in…
Enter the Mystery 