Reflection
There are people who have a steady flame shining from deep inside them. This flame is not extinguished when others criticise or ignore them for it is not dependent on what others think of them, it is what they think of themselves with a quiet certainty. Each of us can behave in either of two ways: We can behave like a sinner or a saint. We help people more by giving them a favourable image of themselves than by constantly harping on their faults. The saints hold up a mirror before us. In the mirror we get a most favourable image of ourselves. We see what we are capable of. All we need is the will to walk in the light of what we have seen.
Adoremus 2025 - Volunteers needed
On Saturday 8 November, the Archdiocese of Liverpool will host Adoremus at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King—a day of prayer, reflection, and celebration at the heart of our Jubilee Year.
During the day, there will be opportunities for Mass, shared diocesan prayer, confession, veneration of the relics of St Carlos Acutis and St Pier Giorgio Frassati, and a range of workshops focused on ministry.
All are welcome to attend all or part of the day. Attendees must register if they would like to attend a workshop as spaces are limited.
A news article outlining the event and a full timetable, can be found here.
The Lateran Basilica
Next Sunday, instead of the usual Sunday Mass, we are celebrating the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica.
It is also Remembrance Sunday, when we remember all those killed in the various wars the last two centuries.
We will have our usual small wreathe ceremony before the 10.30 Mass.