SPEC đź‘Ź Review đź‘Ź
Stan, 25, from Portsmouth, talks about his experience of a year living in community at the SPEC retreat centre.
News
Canonisation of Blessed John Henry Newman announced for Sunday 13 October
Pope Francis will canonise Blessed John Henry Newman in St Peter’s Square on Sunday 13 October, making him the first English person who has lived since the 17th century to be officially recognised as a saint by the Catholic Church.
Love our enemies, pardon those who persecute us
Reflecting at Mass today on Jesus’ exhortation that we “love our enemies, pardon those who persecute us”, Bishop Nicholas gave the example of Saint Maria Goretti.
Feast Day of St Philip Neri
Today is the Feast of Saint Philip Neri.
Feast Day of St James the Lesser
Today is the Feast of Saint James the Lesser.
Feast Day of St Catherine of Siena
Catherine was one of the most brilliant theological minds of her day; definitely worth getting to know!
Feast Day of St Bernadette
Bernadette is a testament to unyielding obedience to God and is an inspiration to young people.
Feast Day of St Mary of Egypt
Saint Mary was a prostitute before having a powerful conversion whilst on pilgrimage, which completely changed her life.
Christus Vivit – Post-Youth Synod Apostolic Exhortation
Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation ‘Christus Vivit’ of the Holy Father to young people and to the entire people of God.
Cardinal’s Lenten Appeal: Fighting Food Poverty
Just before the start of Lent, Cardinal Vincent launched his annual Lenten Appeal, which this year focuses on the problem of food poverty and food insecurity. At the same time, he announced the launch of a new food relief initiative across the Diocese of Westminster.