When the Vatican recently declared changes to the plenary indulgences available during November I got quite excited. In light of the challenges the world is facing, Pope Francis has extended the timeframe for the indulgence associated with visiting a burial ground and offering prayers for the dead. This year you may now receive the indulgence … Continue reading To Wander in Charity – Graveyards and the Holy Souls
Saint Elizabeth is often depicted holding a basket of bread, or some other sort of food or beverage, characteristic of her devotion to the poor and hungry. Today’s feast celebrates the life of St Elizabeth of Hungry. Born as the daughter of the Hungarian King in the early 13th century, she married into German Royalty … Continue reading Go forth and serve! – The Feast of St Elizabeth of Hungry
Thank you to Fr Robert Krishna OP for this homily on the Gospel reading of today. It is such a difficult Gospel to unpack and he has done it so beautifully and given us much food for thought as we look to what we wish to accomplish in our spiritual lives this Lent. Jesus’ behaviour in today’s … Continue reading Jesus heals the Leper – Encapsulating Christ’s Mission
