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Great opening evening at Corpus Christi school tonight, giving prospective pupils a taste of what happens in the Chaplaincy spaces. Lovely to see some young people from our youth groups and meet lots of the existing pupils that we hadn't met yet.
🎶Worship Wednesday 🎶
I've been praying a lot with this song recently. I love the truth that we are joining in with all the angels and saints in praising God in an endless hymn of heaven. We don't have to wait until we die to experience that glimpse of heaven, we can have it now! But how much more amazing will it be when we spend eternity with God completely surrounded by His love and completely surrendered to Him.
So turn it up loud and join in the hymn of heaven wherever you are today!
- Ruth
youtu.be/CjB0mkj0XaM
I've been praying a lot with this song recently. I love the truth that we are joining in with all the angels and saints in praising God in an endless hymn of heaven. We don't have to wait until we die to experience that glimpse of heaven, we can have it now! But how much more amazing will it be when we spend eternity with God completely surrounded by His love and completely surrendered to Him.
So turn it up loud and join in the hymn of heaven wherever you are today!
- Ruth
youtu.be/CjB0mkj0XaM
We can not believe that it is nearly time for Unveiled again ! We would love to be joined by so many of you .
Friday 24th September 7.30-9.30pm St Wilfrid's Preston City Centre.
Friday 24th September 7.30-9.30pm St Wilfrid's Preston City Centre.
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Every Sunday a member of the Metanoia Project team will be sharing the Gospel passage and a short reflection to help us all apply it to our lives today. We hope you will find it useful! Why not leave your own reflections on this passage in the comments?
This week's reflection is from Tony, thanks Tony.
Mark 9:30-37
Jesus and his disciples made their way through Galilee; and he did not want anyone to know, because he was instructing his disciples; he was telling them, ‘The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men; they will put him to death; and three days after he has been put to death he will rise again.’ But they did not understand what he said and were afraid to ask him.
They came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the road?’ They said nothing because they had been arguing which of them was the greatest. So he sat down, called the Twelve to him and said, ‘If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all.’ He then took a little child, set him in front of them, put his arms round him, and said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’
In today’s Gospel reading Jesus foretells His Crucifixion and Resurrection for a second time which is still confusing and frightening to the disciples. Frightening, because this was their Saviour and He was predicting that He will be handed over to men to be killed. How could this be if He is going to save us? It’s confusing because if He is to be killed how can He rise again if He is dead?
At times I think how lucky the disciples where to be taught by Jesus while He walked here on earth as a man, but I feel we are more fortunate to have the Word of God handed down to us, because we already know the outcome. We know that Jesus is still here with us whenever we need Him, or we want to be with Him, He is always there. We know what Jesus did for us when died on the cross. We know it was to save us from our sins and He wants to take us out of our broken state we are in, because of our sinful manner. We should all believe and trust in Him. We should be willing to follow His ways, through the fellowship of His Holy Church, and become the last. We should aim to be a servant to all and be measured in greatness in God’s eyes by humility and service to others (Luke 22:24-27), a principle put into practice by Jesus (Mark10:45). As a disciple of Jesus I must reject wants for worldly honour and give all attention to serve Christ faithfully and effectively (Mark 8:35) and(CCC 876, 896).
The verse which really stood out to me in this scripture is, ‘He then took a little child, set him in front of them, put his arms round him, and said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’ To be welcoming to all even those who are weak and helpless. Jesus Identified Himself with all men and especially the poor and disabled. By lovingly serving others we serve Jesus. By giving of mercy, we will find mercy.
So, what does this mean to me today? I feel this is telling me I should live my life centred around God’s works, which have been set out for me in this the modern world we live in. A world of want and greed that is often at the expense of the poor and weaker people of the world. To help where I can in love and kindness to everyone in need that God sends my way or puts me in contact with. To help the weak and poor in faith and not be selfish and share what Jesus has shared with me. Everything Jesus has shared with me is not mine alone but must be shared with everyone.
-Tony.
This week's reflection is from Tony, thanks Tony.
Mark 9:30-37
Jesus and his disciples made their way through Galilee; and he did not want anyone to know, because he was instructing his disciples; he was telling them, ‘The Son of Man will be delivered into the hands of men; they will put him to death; and three days after he has been put to death he will rise again.’ But they did not understand what he said and were afraid to ask him.
They came to Capernaum, and when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the road?’ They said nothing because they had been arguing which of them was the greatest. So he sat down, called the Twelve to him and said, ‘If anyone wants to be first, he must make himself last of all and servant of all.’ He then took a little child, set him in front of them, put his arms round him, and said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’
In today’s Gospel reading Jesus foretells His Crucifixion and Resurrection for a second time which is still confusing and frightening to the disciples. Frightening, because this was their Saviour and He was predicting that He will be handed over to men to be killed. How could this be if He is going to save us? It’s confusing because if He is to be killed how can He rise again if He is dead?
At times I think how lucky the disciples where to be taught by Jesus while He walked here on earth as a man, but I feel we are more fortunate to have the Word of God handed down to us, because we already know the outcome. We know that Jesus is still here with us whenever we need Him, or we want to be with Him, He is always there. We know what Jesus did for us when died on the cross. We know it was to save us from our sins and He wants to take us out of our broken state we are in, because of our sinful manner. We should all believe and trust in Him. We should be willing to follow His ways, through the fellowship of His Holy Church, and become the last. We should aim to be a servant to all and be measured in greatness in God’s eyes by humility and service to others (Luke 22:24-27), a principle put into practice by Jesus (Mark10:45). As a disciple of Jesus I must reject wants for worldly honour and give all attention to serve Christ faithfully and effectively (Mark 8:35) and(CCC 876, 896).
The verse which really stood out to me in this scripture is, ‘He then took a little child, set him in front of them, put his arms round him, and said to them, ‘Anyone who welcomes one of these little children in my name, welcomes me; and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.’ To be welcoming to all even those who are weak and helpless. Jesus Identified Himself with all men and especially the poor and disabled. By lovingly serving others we serve Jesus. By giving of mercy, we will find mercy.
So, what does this mean to me today? I feel this is telling me I should live my life centred around God’s works, which have been set out for me in this the modern world we live in. A world of want and greed that is often at the expense of the poor and weaker people of the world. To help where I can in love and kindness to everyone in need that God sends my way or puts me in contact with. To help the weak and poor in faith and not be selfish and share what Jesus has shared with me. Everything Jesus has shared with me is not mine alone but must be shared with everyone.
-Tony.
Did you know our Homeless Drop In meets every Wednesday evening at St Wilfrid's Church Courtyard , Preston city centre providing clothing , drinks and snacks with a chance to sit , talk and pray. We can't wait until we can meet inside the church again.
Tonight there was a huge donation which kept our volunteers busy . ( look at the video on the comments - such a huge donation thank you )
We are always looking for more help .. perhaps you may think about joining us ?
Here's a few photos , but as usual we were so busy ! We will keep trying to get better photos !
Aren't our volunteers wonderful?
Tonight there was a huge donation which kept our volunteers busy . ( look at the video on the comments - such a huge donation thank you )
We are always looking for more help .. perhaps you may think about joining us ?
Here's a few photos , but as usual we were so busy ! We will keep trying to get better photos !
Aren't our volunteers wonderful?
🎼Wednesday Worship🎼
Today's choice is Still God Anna Golden
Who is God to you ? The list would be a never ending list of goodness, but why at times do we forget just how good God is ?
He is still God when we don't understand.
He is still God when nothing makes sense.
I choose to build my life on Him , I know He is who He says He is , I know that because he has answered so many prayers, he is constantly performing miracles . He is my closest friend and a constant presence - yet I still forget how amazing He is !
That's why i love to pray with worship music, I need to play songs this like and absorb in the lyrics , absorb in the goodness of God, as far too often I slip and forget.
By calling out to God in my worship He helps all other burdens lift , and reminds me He is the beginning and He is the end . Nothing else matters. He is still God.
Who is God to you ? - tell him.
- Jen
youtu.be/obUzCE2fXYY
Today's choice is Still God Anna Golden
Who is God to you ? The list would be a never ending list of goodness, but why at times do we forget just how good God is ?
He is still God when we don't understand.
He is still God when nothing makes sense.
I choose to build my life on Him , I know He is who He says He is , I know that because he has answered so many prayers, he is constantly performing miracles . He is my closest friend and a constant presence - yet I still forget how amazing He is !
That's why i love to pray with worship music, I need to play songs this like and absorb in the lyrics , absorb in the goodness of God, as far too often I slip and forget.
By calling out to God in my worship He helps all other burdens lift , and reminds me He is the beginning and He is the end . Nothing else matters. He is still God.
Who is God to you ? - tell him.
- Jen
youtu.be/obUzCE2fXYY
Tonight we had 25 Seekers proud to share who Jesus is to each of them . So beautiful.
We can't wait to see you all again ( plus year 5 who will be back from their time at Castlerigg ) next week!
Seekers, St Clare's- you are amazing !
We can't wait to see you all again ( plus year 5 who will be back from their time at Castlerigg ) next week!
Seekers, St Clare's- you are amazing !
Thank you Castlerigg for having us - we are now at St Clare's setting up for the first Seekers after the summer break ... it's such an exciting day , we can't wait to see this Seekers group .
Every Sunday a member of the Metanoia Project team will be sharing the Gospel passage and a short reflection to help us all apply it to our lives today. We hope you will find it useful! Why not leave your own reflections on this passage in the comments?
Thank you Nora for today's reflection.
Mark 8:27-35
Jesus and his disciples left for the villages round Caesarea Philippi. On the way he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say I am?’ And they told him. ‘John the Baptist,’ they said ‘others Elijah; others again, one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he asked ‘who do you say I am?’ Peter spoke up and said to him, ‘You are the Christ.’ And he gave them strict orders not to tell anyone about him.
And he began to teach them that the Son of Man was destined to suffer grievously, to be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and to be put to death, and after three days to rise again; and he said all this quite openly. Then, taking him aside, Peter started to remonstrate with him. But, turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said to him, ‘Get behind me, Satan! Because the way you think is not God’s way but man’s.’
He called the people and his disciples to him and said, ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me. For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.’
Jesus asks His disciples first, ‘Who do others say I am?’ the disciples will certainly have heard many people talking about Jesus, He caused a big stir wherever He went so there would be speculation and murmurings. The disciples were able to answer this question, some say this some say that, John the Baptist, Elijah, a prophet…. They have heard what people say about Jesus.
“But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Jesus asked his first question, but I don’t believe He was too worried about what other people thought about Him. Jesus wants us, and wanted His disciples to have their own thoughts and feelings about Him. He wanted them to know Him intimately, to have their own personal relationship. This is true for us now, so many people around us have different views of God, faith, Catholicism, how we should celebrate and just about everything! But what is really important for our lives and our faith is for it to be our own. Our faith cannot be formed on the opinions of others, but only through knowing God. By having a relationship with Him, through prayer and through the way we live our lives and invite Him into it.
Peter answers His question, and Jesus warns them not to tell others about it. He confirms it. The disciples know that Jesus is the Messiah because they know Jesus. Others then, must only be able to come to the conclusion that Jesus is the Messiah through knowing Him and having a relationship with Him.
Jesus goes on to predict His death. People were waiting for a Messiah. Somebody powerful, somebody extreme, who is going to make big changes. A conqueror. We know that Jesus is these things, but this is not the way people were expecting their Messiah to appear. To speak of rejection and death doesn’t seem strong and powerful and many people would have been shocked to hear Him speaking like this.
Peter didn’t like to hear Jesus speaking like this, and he told him so. But Jesus is very clear, that it is God’s way, and if we are not supporting it, then we are against it.
So how do we get to know Jesus better? How do we come to recognise who He truly is? By living our life for God, anyone who loses their life for His sake will save it. What good is it to gain the whole world, yet forfeit our soul? This world can offer us nothing, all love and life comes from God.
What does this mean for me and my life today? How can I really live my life for Jesus? For me it is making small decisions often to choose God’s way. How am I going to respond to this person? How am I going to give a smile to somebody who has upset me? When I am not feeling 100% how will I show someone that I still care for them?
If we keep making small decisions to follow Jesus, then the bigger things won’t seem as big. Allow God to guide you in the small things that it becomes natural when it could be more difficult.
Nora
Thank you Nora for today's reflection.
Mark 8:27-35
Jesus and his disciples left for the villages round Caesarea Philippi. On the way he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say I am?’ And they told him. ‘John the Baptist,’ they said ‘others Elijah; others again, one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he asked ‘who do you say I am?’ Peter spoke up and said to him, ‘You are the Christ.’ And he gave them strict orders not to tell anyone about him.
And he began to teach them that the Son of Man was destined to suffer grievously, to be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes, and to be put to death, and after three days to rise again; and he said all this quite openly. Then, taking him aside, Peter started to remonstrate with him. But, turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said to him, ‘Get behind me, Satan! Because the way you think is not God’s way but man’s.’
He called the people and his disciples to him and said, ‘If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself and take up his cross and follow me. For anyone who wants to save his life will lose it; but anyone who loses his life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.’
Jesus asks His disciples first, ‘Who do others say I am?’ the disciples will certainly have heard many people talking about Jesus, He caused a big stir wherever He went so there would be speculation and murmurings. The disciples were able to answer this question, some say this some say that, John the Baptist, Elijah, a prophet…. They have heard what people say about Jesus.
“But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Jesus asked his first question, but I don’t believe He was too worried about what other people thought about Him. Jesus wants us, and wanted His disciples to have their own thoughts and feelings about Him. He wanted them to know Him intimately, to have their own personal relationship. This is true for us now, so many people around us have different views of God, faith, Catholicism, how we should celebrate and just about everything! But what is really important for our lives and our faith is for it to be our own. Our faith cannot be formed on the opinions of others, but only through knowing God. By having a relationship with Him, through prayer and through the way we live our lives and invite Him into it.
Peter answers His question, and Jesus warns them not to tell others about it. He confirms it. The disciples know that Jesus is the Messiah because they know Jesus. Others then, must only be able to come to the conclusion that Jesus is the Messiah through knowing Him and having a relationship with Him.
Jesus goes on to predict His death. People were waiting for a Messiah. Somebody powerful, somebody extreme, who is going to make big changes. A conqueror. We know that Jesus is these things, but this is not the way people were expecting their Messiah to appear. To speak of rejection and death doesn’t seem strong and powerful and many people would have been shocked to hear Him speaking like this.
Peter didn’t like to hear Jesus speaking like this, and he told him so. But Jesus is very clear, that it is God’s way, and if we are not supporting it, then we are against it.
So how do we get to know Jesus better? How do we come to recognise who He truly is? By living our life for God, anyone who loses their life for His sake will save it. What good is it to gain the whole world, yet forfeit our soul? This world can offer us nothing, all love and life comes from God.
What does this mean for me and my life today? How can I really live my life for Jesus? For me it is making small decisions often to choose God’s way. How am I going to respond to this person? How am I going to give a smile to somebody who has upset me? When I am not feeling 100% how will I show someone that I still care for them?
If we keep making small decisions to follow Jesus, then the bigger things won’t seem as big. Allow God to guide you in the small things that it becomes natural when it could be more difficult.
Nora