Sr Roseann Reddy, of the Sisters of the Gospel of Life (Glasgow) reflects on walking the Way of the Cross with the Lord and reaching out and helping those who are suffering from the effects of abortion.
This reflection was part of our weekly Lent Stations of the Cross. Join us online each week at 7:45pm. Register at bit.ly/lentstations
WATCH: Lent reflection from Canon Hugh White
Here is this week's Lent reflection from Canon Hugh White, who discusses the forthcoming Sunday Gospel.
Questions for reflection:
1. When have you found yourself called to respond to a situation that was harmful to the wellbeing or dignity of someone? How did you respond?
2. How might you join with others to safeguard some particular right or show solidarity?
3. What does it mean to give God His place in your life and home?
Canon Hugh's reflections are uploaded each Monday in Lent on our YouTube channel.
Canon Hugh White is a retired priest of the Archdiocese based in Bathgate.
MONDAY: Join our online Stations of the Cross
Join people from across the Archdiocese to pray the Stations of the Cross each Monday in Lent.
The first one is tonight (Monday 19 February) at 7:45pm and concludes with a reflection from our guest Fr Francis Ututo SMMM, preiest at St Cuthbert's & Our Lady's in Edinburgh. Click here to register.
We will be praying for the unborn, their mothers and all pro-life intentions.
This online event lasts around 30 minutes and concludes with a brief reflection Includes brief reflection from a member of the clergy each week.
Next week we welcome Sr Roseann Reddy from the Sisters of the Gospel of Life (Glasgow).
Contributors for the remaining weeks are Fr Jonathan Whitworth, of St Thomas the Apostle Parish, Neilston (Paisley Diocese), Fr James Cadman (St Mary & St David, Hawick) Fr Michael Carrie, St Mungo's, Alloa, and St Serf's Valleyfield (Dunkeld Diocese) and Archbishop Leo Cushley.
WATCH: Reflection for 5th Sunday of Lent
Prepare for each Sunday of Lent with a reflection on the Sunday Gospel with Canon Hugh White.
This video series is available each Tuesday throughout Lent on our YouTube channel.
Reflection for Gospel for 5th Sunday of Lent (26 March)
Reflection for Gospel for 4th Sunday of Lent (19 March)
Reflection for Gospel for 3rd Sunday of Lent (12 March)
Reflection for Gospel for 2nd Sunday of Lent (5 March)
Reflection for Gospel for 1st Sunday of Lent (26 February)
Lent retreat with Fr Parys
A mini-Lent retreat entitled Encountering Jesus begins on Friday at St Kentigern’s Church, Barnton, Edinburgh.
It is led by Fr Bart Parys, a Divine Word Missionary based in Ireland and it will help you draw closer to Jesus in Lent.
He said: "This weekend retreat will help you enter into - or renew -a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and experience the love of God the Father.
"We will explore inspirational Gospel stories about people encountering Christ.
"There will be space for for private prayer in silence, time for fellowship and an opportunity to listen to testimonies and participate in the Eucharist. I look forward to welcoming you."
Encountering Jesus begins on Friday 24 March 7:30pm - 8:30pm. It continues on Sat 25 Mar from 10:00am to 3:00pm before concluding on Sunday 26 Mar 9:30am - 11:00am. All dates at St Kentigern's Church in Parkgrove Avenue, Barnton, Edinburgh. No registration required, simply turn up to any or all of the dates.
WATCH: Pro-Life Stations of the Cross - Archbishop's Reflection
Watch Archbishop Cushley's reflection at our final Lenten Pro-Life Stations of the Cross. Thanks to everyone who has prayed with us, the priests for their reflections and Paul Atkin and the pro-life volunteers for making it happen.
Thanks to the priests who took part:
▪️ Jeremy Milne (SS John & Kentigern, Edinburgh) ▪️ Paul Kelly (St Michael, Linlithgow) ▪️ John McInnes (OLOL & St Bernadette, Larbert) ▪️ Kevin Dow (Most Holy Trinity, Fife) ▪️ Andrew Kingham (Our Lady & St Andrew, Galashiels)
— Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh (@archedinburgh) March 30, 2021
If you'd like to find out more about helping the unborn and their mothers in our Archdiocese, please email prolife@staned.org.uk
WATCH: Stations of the Cross - Reflection
Watch the latest reflection from our Pro-Life Stations of the Cross. This week we hear from Fr Andrew Kingham, of Our Lady & St Andrews (Galashiels). Video below.
Stations of the Cross is each Monday in Lent at 7:45pm. Next week's reflection comes from Archbishop Leo Cushley. Register on Eventbrite.
EVENT: Pro-Life Stations of the Cross
Join us tonight at 7:45pm on Zoom for our Pro-Life Stations of the Cross. It's a chance to meditate upon the Passion of Christ and to pray particularly for unborn children, their mothers and all Pro-Life intentions. Registerhere.
EVENT: Pro-Life Stations of the Cross
Join us tonight at 7:45pm on Zoom for our Pro-Life Stations of the Cross. It's a chance to meditate upon the Passion of Christ and to pray particularly for unborn children, their mothers and all Pro-Life intentions. Registerhere.
WATCH: The Prayer Life of a Benedictine Monk
Find out about the prayer life of a Benedictine Monk with Brother Joseph Carron who spoke last night as part of our INSPIRE Lenten Prayer Talk series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Njr9K8c8B8k
The next event is on Tuesday 16 March with Sr Sally Rollo, a Carmelite nun based in Dysart, Fife. Register here.