My Calendar

Week of Mar 24th

Women's History Month

01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video)

A woman who inspires me ... (3:18)

What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video)

Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video)

How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09)

Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49)

The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (Available HERE as a 1:00 video)

Loving God,

In Women's History Month,

we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories:

mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours.

May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer,

that a world of justice and peace be established.

We ask this in your Holy Name.

AMEN

And here's a 45 second prayer for this month!

National Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Day

18/03/2024

It is everyone's job to keep other's safe!

Please consider visiting our KEEPING SAFE page!

This is a very moving video from Barnardo's (3:51). Don't forget if you, or a friend, needs help - let someone know.

REMEMBER: if you're experiencing tough times at the moment or have in the past - it's not your fault - tell someone!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we pray for all who are vulnerable to exploitation.

We pray for those who are in situations they feel they can't get out of.

Help us to notice the signs, offer support and report cases of exploitation.

Give us courage and wisdom to intervene appropriately.

We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN.

Women's History Month

01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video)

A woman who inspires me ... (3:18)

What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video)

Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video)

How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09)

Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49)

The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (Available HERE as a 1:00 video)

Loving God,

In Women's History Month,

we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories:

mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours.

May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer,

that a world of justice and peace be established.

We ask this in your Holy Name.

AMEN

And here's a 45 second prayer for this month!

Feast of St Joseph

19/03/2024

A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available as a 1:00 video HERE)

Kindly Saint Joseph,

foster-father and protector of Jesus,

faithful husband of Mary,

we place before you all who are having troubles in their family life.

We implore you to ask Jesus to be with them in the struggles they face,

To give them strength and wisdom,

Patience and perseverance,

That they might come to a resolution of love, peace and joy.

We pray this in the name of the Father, and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

World Sleep Day

19/03/2024

How much sleep do you actually need? (3:27)

So what can you do to get a better night's sleep? (0:47)

This is a really brilliant video from BBC Newsround - top tips for a great night's sleep! (1:55)

Some sounds to help you sleep:

This is a playlist of 'Chilled Music' from Radio 1 available on BBC Sounds.

A series of relaxing sounds from a programme called Slow Radio from the BBC.

Prayer for the Day:

This is a short prayer video (1:15) about sleep.

SLEEP WELL!

Women's History Month

01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video)

A woman who inspires me ... (3:18)

What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video)

Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video)

How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09)

Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49)

The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (Available HERE as a 1:00 video)

Loving God,

In Women's History Month,

we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories:

mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours.

May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer,

that a world of justice and peace be established.

We ask this in your Holy Name.

AMEN

And here's a 45 second prayer for this month!

French Language Day

20/03/2024

International Day of Happiness

20/03/2024

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This day is the perfect opportunity to think of what brings you happiness! Our priorities may well have re-aligned because of the COVID-19 pandemic so it's good to reflect on what causes us to be happy and to give thanks - nurturing those people and things - but I'm guessing mainly people!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we give thanks for those who bring us happiness.

We ask your blessings upon them.

Help us to bring happiness to others

by giving them the dignity of being loved

and appreciated for who they are.

Give us wisdom to notice those who are sad

and the right words and gestures to support them.

We ask this in your holy name. AMEN

Women's History Month

01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video)

A woman who inspires me ... (3:18)

What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video)

Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video)

How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09)

Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49)

The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (Available HERE as a 1:00 video)

Loving God,

In Women's History Month,

we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories:

mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours.

May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer,

that a world of justice and peace be established.

We ask this in your Holy Name.

AMEN

And here's a 45 second prayer for this month!

International Day of Forests

21/03/2024

International Day of Nowruz

21/03/2024

World Down Syndrome Day

21/03/2024

A day to celebrate the lives and gifts of people with Down Syndrome!

Here's a 1:59 video giving a little information!

This is an inspirational video (4:17) - Wouldn't Change A Thing - to Queen's Don't Stop Me Now!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Loving God,

we give thanks for the special gifts each individual has.

Help us to recognise the gifts not the limitations.

Help us to celebrate diversity of gifts.

Help us to ensure all people are treated equally.

We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN

Women's History Month

01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video)

A woman who inspires me ... (3:18)

What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video)

Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video)

How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09)

Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49)

The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (Available HERE as a 1:00 video)

Loving God,

In Women's History Month,

we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories:

mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours.

May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer,

that a world of justice and peace be established.

We ask this in your Holy Name.

AMEN

And here's a 45 second prayer for this month!

World Water Day

22/03/2024

Here's a beautiful reflection on water - from CAFOD! (2:11)

Women's History Month

01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video)

A woman who inspires me ... (3:18)

What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video)

Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video)

How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09)

Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49)

The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (Available HERE as a 1:00 video)

Loving God,

In Women's History Month,

we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories:

mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours.

May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer,

that a world of justice and peace be established.

We ask this in your Holy Name.

AMEN

And here's a 45 second prayer for this month!

National Day of Reflection - COVID

23/03/2024

On the anniversary of the first National Covid Lockdown, CLICK HERE TO REFLECT. (1:30)

World Meteorological Day

23/03/2024

Women's History Month

01/03/2024 – 31/03/2024

Here is a global history of women's rights! (3:27 video)

A woman who inspires me ... (3:18)

What does it mean to 'run like a girl'? (3:18 video)

Emma Watson speaks at the UN (3:54 video)

How the suffragettes won the right to vote! (7:09)

Some 'FIRSTS'! (1:49)

The amazing Katherine Johnson (2:06)

A PRAYER FOR THIS MONTH (Available HERE as a 1:00 video)

Loving God,

In Women's History Month,

we give thanks for all the cherished women in our lives and in our histories:

mothers, sisters, aunties, friends and neighbours.

May women across the globe continue to be empowered, knowing the love you offer,

that a world of justice and peace be established.

We ask this in your Holy Name.

AMEN

And here's a 45 second prayer for this month!

Anniversary of death of St Oscar Romero

24/03/2024

Known as the 'voice of the voiceless' in El Salvador, Archbishop Oscar Romero was assassinated as he was celebrating Mass.

Here's a wonderful animated mini-biography (4:15).

A PRAYER FOR TODAY (from CAFOD)

Lord Jesus,
We give thanks for the life of
Saint Oscar Romero
who spread your message
and struggled against injustice in El Salvador.

Like you,
he was a shepherd, a pastor, a brother;
Like you, he was taken from us;
Like you, he remains in our hearts.

Spirit of hope, work within us,
just as you worked
in Saint Oscar Romero,
so that we too may work for justice
and spread the Good News,
by living out the Gospel,
in solidarity with those living in poverty.

AMEN

Jack Tunnecliffe/CAFOD

And a hymn based on the words of Oscar Romero:

International Day for the Right to Truth concerning ....

24/03/2024

... gross human rights violations and for the dignity of victims.

World Tuberculosis Day

24/03/2024