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Gospel of 1 April 2026 Matthew 26:14-25 At that time: One of the Twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, 'What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?' And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray Jesus. Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, 'Where would you have ... Read More

In the life of the Church, priests are called to accompany, support and serve their communities. But they themselves can go through difficult moments in which they need closeness and support. With this in mind, Pope Leo XIV, in his prayer intention for the month of April, invites us to pray for priests experiencing a crisis, that they might experience the nearness of God and his people, and redisc... Read More

In an open letter, 100+ Christian leaders are calling on fellow Christian Sir Paul Marshall - a hedge fund manager and owner or part-owner of several prominent media properties, including GB News - to be transparent about fossil fuel-related conflicts-of-interest from GB News presenters and guests in light of climate misinformation researchers say the channel regularly broadcast in the lead-up to ... Read More

Fig Tree It looks alive. Leaves out, green enough to signal blessing. God on our side, favour resting, certainty thick in the air. From a distance it all looks like it's working. A people fluent in Scripture, a faith wrapped tight around a nation, prayers spoken with the confidence of power. Chosen, they say. But chosen for what? There was once a promise; blessed to be a blessing, a light for the... Read More

Last night the Israeli government passed a new law introducing the death penalty as a punishment for Palestinians convicted of terror charges, whether they are citizens of Israel or living under Israel's occupation in the West Bank. Volker Turk the UN human rights chief today said the legislation violates international humanitarian law. In a media statement he said: "It raises serious concerns abo... Read More

On Monday, 30 March 2026, the President of the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Mgr Mariano Crociata, shared the following message ahead the forthcoming celebration of Easter, at a time "marked by growing conflicts and tensions" - renewing the call for the European Union to promote peace, dialogue and solidarity among peoples. The Bishops of COMECE have follo... Read More

More than 50 students from St John Bosco Arts College, Croxteth, came together through music, dance and drama to perform a contemporary retelling of The Passion Play. Following Jesus' final hours, St John Bosco's Passion Play featured key moments including his betrayal at the Last Supper, as well as his trial, crucifixion and resurrection. A much-loved event in the school's calendar, students fr... Read More

"The abuse and manipulation of God's name to justify this and any other war is the gravest sin we can commit at the present time". Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Patriarch of Jerusalem, 17 March 2026. What do Peter Hegseth, US Secretary of Defence, Naim Qassem, secretary-General of Hezbollah, and Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israeli Minister of National Security, have in common? They all believe that mili... Read More

Gospel of 31 March 2026 John 13:21-33, 36-38 At that time: Jesus was reclining at table with his disciples. He was troubled in his spirit, and testified, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.' The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he spoke. One of his disciples, whom Jesus loved, was reclining at table at the side of Jesus, so Simon Peter motioned to him to ask J... Read More

Lectio Hymn O Jesus I Have Promised The words of this much loved hymn of Christian discipleship, were written by an Anglican priest, John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) and had its beginning in the confirmation of the poet's daughter and two sons in 1866. Bode served a small parish near Cambridge, England, and when his three children were ready for confirmation and wrote this hymn especially for the occa... Read More

"Our presence among you is a reminder that you are not alone," said World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev Prof Dr Jerry Pillay during an ecumenical service held at the Episcopal Cathedral of Havana on 29 March. The service took place during a visit by global ecumenical leaders expressing solidarity with the Cuban people amid ongoing internal and external challenges. In his address,... Read More

Traffic came to a standstill in north London on Palm Sunday morning, as worshippers from several churches and their friends - waving palm and olive branches, gathered at the Manor House gates of Finsbury Park for Ecumenical prayers and Blessing of the Palms. Fr Clive Lee with parishioners from St Thomas More's Catholic church processed with Joseph the donkey. They were accompanied by singer Patric... Read More

Pope Leo XIV has prayed for seafarers who have died as a result of the Middle East conflict as well as for those who have sustained injuries and their families. In his Angelus address from St Peter's Square in the Vatican on Palm Sunday (29 March 2026), which was also posted on his official X account, the Pontiff said: "I also wish to entrust to the Lord the maritime workers who have fallen victim... Read More

The mural opposite the church, painted last September by local artists, was looking a little worse for wear. So, with Holy Week and Easter in mind, our mystery parish artists returned with a special message of love for Staines. Sure, it's no Banksy, but we hope that all who pass by will feel loved and uplifted as they head off to work, school, or leisure. Staines is our home, a place where strang... Read More