The Tragedy of the NHS
Every one of the 100,000 deaths related to Covid is a tragedy. But another greater scandal is that much of …
Author Archives: Chris Moore
Bethlehem Star
Much is being made of the conjunction of the two largest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Saturn which, …
Creative Courage
As I watched the 11am Mass from Belmont this morning and a line from the second reading really stood out …
Vaccines – Where do they come from?
‘Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well …
Signs of the Times Part 2
The Mark of the Beast On Sunday afternoon, I went to Marks and Spencer in Hereford for a coffee. As …
Signs of the Times
“When you see a cloud looming up in the west you say at once that rain is coming, and so …
Is the Catholic Church Truly Open to All?
During the current pandemic, the Church has been closed more several months with only the clergy able to celebrate Mass …
Be Still
The word ‘Rapha’ in Hebrew means to be still or more specifically ‘to surrender’ Be still, and know that I am …
Do not be afraid
The Catholic Church, of which I am a member, has followed the government’s rules and those issued by the Bishops …
Catholicism in the Time of Coronavirus
Since lockdown began, I have been giving some though to writing a post on this topic, but, relying as I …
Do Not Be Afraid
During this pandemic, we are bombarded with information and misinformation, with horrifying statistics of death and conspiracy theories. Some even …
We are all born from the same celestial seed
I recently had the opportunity to attend an evening with the physicist Professor Brain Cox, along with 8,000 other enthusiastic …
Food Banks in a Rich Nation?
For a sometime now, I have been part of a small team of people which transports food and other items …
More Good News than Bad
The Catholic Church is facing a barrage of criticism due to the unfolding sex abuse scandal involving Cardinal McCarrick and …
In The Storm
In today’s Gospel reading, Matthew (14:22-33) tells us that the disciples are sent out in a boat which, late in …
10 Ways to Overcome Crisis of Confusion, Division in the Church – Cardinal Burke
Stressing that Christ’s teachings do not change, in an address given on 22nd July 2017, Cardinal Burke he gave 10 …
The Most Holy Trinity
We seem to be living in tumultuous times both at home and abroad where the political situation appears unstable, peace …
Holy Door Event
On Monday 19th September, Belmont Abbey is offering guests a simple meal in Hedley Lodge at 1pm and 6.30pm, free …
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Today, September 4th, 2016, Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint during the celebration of Holy Mass in the …
Amoris Laetitia
The Vatican has provided a summary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ (On Love in the Family) released today. …
