USEFUL LINKS
Click on the panels where there are a selection of ways in which we can live out our faith. These links are by no means exhaustive but we hope that they give you a little taste of what's out there. While internet resources are a powerful way of learning about our faith and guiding our worship there is no substitute for being in each other's presence while worshipping God and participating in the Sacrament at Church and Chapel.
The Jubilee Year of St Francis
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis from 10 January 2026 to 10 January 2027, on the occasion of the eighth centenary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Mass Broadcasts
We are encouraged to attend Sunday Mass in person if at all possible. If we unable to come to church we can watch the Mass remotely.
Mass will be broadcast live from the parish church at 6:30pm on Saturdays and 10am on Sundays.
Click on this link to see the Mass
Mass is broadcast daily at 9:30am from Clifton Catholic Cathedral
Click here to watch Mass from the Cathedral
This is the prayer of Spiritual Communion:
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in this Holy Sacrament of the altar. I love you above all things and I passionately desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come spiritually into my soul so that I may unite myself wholly to you
now and forever. Amen.
(Prayer of St Alphonsus)
Help during times of tribulation
Whether fatigued by illness, or depressed by world news, we offer here some ways to improve our state of mind and soul:
- Alive Publishing have produced a leaflet with suggested prayers and quotes from saints to encourage us during this time.
One example is by Timothy Menezes:
Lord Jesus, Healer of bodies and souls, we intercede for those who are living with sickness. Your own wounds of suffering during your Passion and your agony in the garden bring you close to all those who suffer. Be a source of comfort and hope to all those who carry the burden of sickness in mind or body. Bless those whose vocation is to care, whether professionally or through the bonds of family. May your loving gaze bring wholeness and light out of darkness. Amen
- Some quotes from Saints:
Without the burdens of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggle increases. St Rose of Lima
It isn't good to let our thoughts disturb us or worry us at all. St Teresa of Avila
If God sends you many sufferings it is a sign that He has great plans for you, and certainly wants to make you a saint. St Ignatius of Loyola
Help with prayer
Preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
If you find it difficult to go to confession you are not alone.
Here is a guide to help you examine your conscience and approach the confessional with confidence in the forgiveness and loving mercy of Christ.