Fixing the Date of Easter
The earliest believers in the church of Asia Minor wished to keep the observance of Easter in correlation to the …
Tag Archives: Holy Spirit
Canticle – The Paraclete
John 14:1,16-17;26-27 The Paraclete Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God still and trust in me. I …
Sharing Our Faith
It has been said that the Catholic Church in England and Wales has at best been in maintenance mode and …
Charisms
Vatican City, 2014 (VIS) – The charisms that build the Church and make her fruitful constituted the subject of Pope …
Is Catholic Charismatic Renewal (CCR) in Decline?
Now isn’t that an interesting question! It begs another: how do we measure growth or decline in any movement, let …
Assisted Dying Bill
This week, the Assisted Dying Bill (UK) is to be debated in the House of Lords. Anglican churchmen like Lord …
Day 9 Intercession for a new outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit’s gifts
Invocation: ‘Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait there for what the Father has promised….John baptised with water but not many …
Day 8 Intercession for the Victory of the Holy Cross
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, let your victory be proclaimed and your glory be revealed upon the face of the earth. …
Day 7 Intercession for Empowerment for Evangelisation
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, empower us to fulfil your call to be witnesses to the ends of the earth and …
The Authenticity of Catholic Charismatic Renewal
On the afternoon of 1st June 2014, Pope Francis attended Rome’s Olympic Stadium to meet with the participants in the …
Day 6 Intercession for Reconciliation and Healing
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, help us live together in unity, humility and love. Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3; Ephesians 4:1-6; Mark 11:25; …
Day 5 Intercession for Conversion and Holiness
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, let faith and hope arise in the hearts of people and let your glory be manifested …
Day 4 Intercession for the Renewal of Society
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, and renew the face of the earth – transform society by the power of your Spirit. …
Day 3 Intercession for the Unity of Christianity
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, unite your Church – “Father, make them one that the world may believe.” Scripture: Jn 17:21; …
Day 2 Intercession for the Renewal of the Church
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit, rekindle your fire and renew your Church Scripture: Mt 3:11; Acts 2:17-21 ‘That the ‘Spirituality of …
Day 1 Intercession for Israel, the People of the Covenant
Invocation: Come, Holy Spirit upon the Jewish people Israel, the first to hear the Word of God and prepare them …
How to Pray the Novena for Pentecost
The Novena for Pentecost is a 9 day prayer leading up to Pentecost Sunday. It starts today. Each day I …
Commitment Prayer
Jesus, I know now that I am Yours and You are mine forever. Thank You for sending Your Holy Spirit …
Pleasure or Treasure?
There has been a constant battle going on between good and evil since the beginning of time played out in …
Adopt a Cardinal for Prayer
As we now know, Conclave starts next Tuesday 12th March when 115 eligible princes of the Church will gather in …
Contemplative Catholic 