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Online Community for Prayerful Scripture Reflection.

Posted on 22nd March 2020 by JoeWhite

An online Community for Prayerful Scripture Reflection.

During this time, when many of our usual ways of expressing our Faith have been removed, and we can no longer gather together due to the Coronavirus, it is all the more important that we find ways to invest in our relationships with God and each other.

Here is one small way that we can communicate our faith and support each other whilst encouraging daily prayer with a Scriptural focus. It is also a great way for people who are usually involved with Metanoia Project groups and events to keep in touch and continue to feel part of the Metanoia family as well as the wider Church community.

God wants to speak to us all and has given us His Word as a constant source of life and relationship with Him. The aim of this group is to encourage each other to spend time each day praying with Scripture and allowing God to speak to us. Please then share your thoughts, questions and reflections to help us all hear from our Loving Father.
Metanoia Project ‘The God Who Speaks’ Scripture Reflection Group

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Gospel for Tuesday 26th January 2021: Mark 3:31-35

The mother and brothers of Jesus arrived and, standing outside, sent in a message asking for him. A crowd was sitting round him at the time the message was passed to him, ‘Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside asking for you.’ He replied, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking round at those sitting in a circle about him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers. Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.’

Gospel for Tuesday 26th January 2021: Mark 3:31-35

The mother and brothers of Jesus arrived and, standing outside, sent in a message asking for him. A crowd was sitting round him at the time the message was passed to him, ‘Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside asking for you.’ He replied, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking round at those sitting in a circle about him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers. Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.’
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Gospel for Monday 25th January 2021: Mark 16:15-18
Feast of the Conversion of Saul

Jesus showed himself to the Eleven and said to them:
    ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers: in my name they will cast out devils; they will have the gift of tongues; they will pick up snakes in their hands, and be unharmed should they drink deadly poison; they will lay their hands on the sick, who will recover.’

Gospel for Monday 25th January 2021: Mark 16:15-18
Feast of the Conversion of Saul

Jesus showed himself to the Eleven and said to them:
‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned. These are the signs that will be associated with believers: in my name they will cast out devils; they will have the gift of tongues; they will pick up snakes in their hands, and be unharmed should they drink deadly poison; they will lay their hands on the sick, who will recover.’
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Tonight at 22:00 Monday The Joyful Mysteries. Praying for our front line workers to keep them safe from the virus and for the sick that they may be healed. For our brothers and sisters in Christ and for all the lost Sheep that they may come to know God. For all those who have died from the virus and for their families. For the homeless that they are kept safe from the virus and from the evil that wonder the streets. That they may find somewhere warm and dry to sleep.

From Bishop Robert Barron's reflection. Monday, January 25, 2021 FEAST OF THE CONVERSION OF SAINT PAUL MARK 16:15-18 Friends, today in our Gospel, Jesus commissions the Apostles to evangelize all people: "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature." To evangelize is to proclaim Jesus Christ crucified and risen from the dead. When this kerygma, this Paschal Mystery, is not at the heart of the project, Christian evangelization effectively disappears, devolving into a summons to bland religiosity or generic spirituality. When Jesus crucified and risen is not proclaimed, a beige and unthreatening Catholicism emerges, a thought system that is, at best, an echo of the environing culture. Peter Maurin, one of the founders of the Catholic Worker movement, said that the Church has taken its own dynamite and placed it in hermetically sealed containers and sat on the lid. In a similar vein, Protestant theologian Stanley Hauerwas commented that the problem with Christianity is not that it is socially conservative or politically liberal, but that "it is just too damned dull"! For both Maurin and Hauerwas, what leads to this attenuation is a refusal to preach the dangerous and unnerving news concerning Jesus risen from the dead.

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**Gospel for Sunday 24th January 2021, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: Mark 1:14-20**

**As it is Sunday, after the Gospel passage you will find a few points to consider, and the thoughts on how we can apply today’s Gospel to our lives today. We hope you will find it useful!**

After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’

As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake – for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and followed him.

Going on a little further, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they too were in their boat, mending their nets. He called them at once and, leaving their father Zebedee in the boat with the men he employed, they went after him.

**Reflection**

Today we are reminded of Jesus first words in His ministry. The Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe the good news. Metanoia! Its a constant reminder that our lives need to be continually retuned to God, that our hearts need to be cleansed and our minds need to be recentred and fixed on Christ. This metanoia, for me, is not a one -off event, but part of my faith journey, growing closer to the Lord.

People often begin a New Year making resolutions to change their ways. These can often be well meaning but can also be soon forgotten about. The Ministry of Jesus is a wake up call to all of us to change our lives and conform our ways to Christ.

How did the first followers of Jesus respond to this invitation of a new life? It was an instant, unquestioning trust in Jesus. It always amazes me no matter how many times I read this passage that these simple fishermen leave everything behind without seemingly a second thought and follow Jesus. Surely their minds were full of doubts, concerns or queries? Would I have reacted in the same way when asked to follow? Indeed when God calls me in a direction or asks me to Metanoia and follow Him, how do I respond? Is it with complete surrender, abandonment and whole hearted trust in the Saviour of the world? Or is it an answer filled with fear or anxiety? Should I? Could I? What if? These questions can plague us and cause us to stumble in our mission. Deepening our prayer life and daily reflections on the Word can help us to place our trust more firmly in Jesus. Each day we need to commit ourselves to Metanoia so that we can become more Christ - centred, a great challenge indeed.

My prayer this week echoes the Psalm from today, Teach me your ways O Lord, so that I may know you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more nearly day by day. Amen.

- Jonathan

**Gospel for Sunday 24th January 2021, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B: Mark 1:14-20**

**As it is Sunday, after the Gospel passage you will find a few points to consider, and the thoughts on how we can apply today’s Gospel to our lives today. We hope you will find it useful!**

After John had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’

As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake – for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me and I will make you into fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and followed him.

Going on a little further, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John; they too were in their boat, mending their nets. He called them at once and, leaving their father Zebedee in the boat with the men he employed, they went after him.

**Reflection**

Today we are reminded of Jesus' first words in His ministry. The Kingdom of God is at hand, repent and believe the good news. Metanoia! It's a constant reminder that our lives need to be continually retuned to God, that our hearts need to be cleansed and our minds need to be recentred and fixed on Christ. This metanoia, for me, is not a one -off event, but part of my faith journey, growing closer to the Lord.

People often begin a New Year making resolutions to change their ways. These can often be well meaning but can also be soon forgotten about. The Ministry of Jesus is a wake up call to all of us to change our lives and conform our ways to Christ.

How did the first followers of Jesus respond to this invitation of a new life? It was an instant, unquestioning trust in Jesus. It always amazes me no matter how many times I read this passage that these simple fishermen leave everything behind without seemingly a second thought and follow Jesus. Surely their minds were full of doubts, concerns or queries? Would I have reacted in the same way when asked to follow? Indeed when God calls me in a direction or asks me to Metanoia and follow Him, how do I respond? Is it with complete surrender, abandonment and whole hearted trust in the Saviour of the world? Or is it an answer filled with fear or anxiety? Should I? Could I? What if? These questions can plague us and cause us to stumble in our mission. Deepening our prayer life and daily reflections on the Word can help us to place our trust more firmly in Jesus. Each day we need to commit ourselves to Metanoia so that we can become more Christ - centred, a great challenge indeed.

My prayer this week echoes the Psalm from today, Teach me your ways O Lord, so that I may know you more clearly, love you more dearly and follow you more nearly day by day. Amen.

- Jonathan
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**Gospel for Saturday 23rd January 2021: Mark 3:20-21**

Jesus went home, and once more such a crowd collected that they could not even have a meal. When his relatives heard of this, they set out to take charge of him, convinced he was out of his mind.

**Gospel for Saturday 23rd January 2021: Mark 3:20-21**

Jesus went home, and once more such a crowd collected that they could not even have a meal. When his relatives heard of this, they set out to take charge of him, convinced he was out of his mind.
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Tonight at 22:30 Saturday The Joyful Mysteries. Praying for our front line workers to keep them safe from the virus and for the sick that they may be healed. For our brothers and sisters in Christ and for all the lost Sheep that they may come to know God. For all those who have died from the virus and for their families. For the homeless that they are kept safe from the virus and from the evil that wonder the streets. That they may find somewhere warm and dry to sleep.

From Bishop Robert Barron's reflection. Saturday, January 23, 2021 SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME MARK 3:20-21 Friends, in today’s Gospel, relatives of Jesus claim that he is mad. In cases like this, the basic problem is always the fearful ego. Ego-addicts know that sometimes the best defense is a good offense. If you want to protect the ego and its prerogatives, you must oppress and demoralize those around you. There is a very unsubtle version of this method: you attack, put down, insult, and undermine those around you. This is the method of the bully. But the religious version is much subtler and thus more insidious and dangerous. It takes the law itself—especially the moral law—and uses it to accuse and oppress. “I know what’s right and wrong; I know what the Church expects of us; and I know that you are not living up to it.” And so I accuse you; I gossip about you; I remind you of your inadequacy. Mind you, this is not to condemn the legitimate exercise of fraternal correction or the office of preaching. But it’s a reminder not to be sucked into the slavery of ego addiction. We must stay alert to this and avoid it at all costs.

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**Gospel for Friday 22nd January 2021: Mark 3:13-19**

Jesus went up into the hills and summoned those he wanted. So they came to him and he appointed twelve; they were to be his companions and to be sent out to preach, with power to cast out devils. And so he appointed the Twelve: Simon to whom he gave the name Peter, James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James, to whom he gave the name Boanerges or ‘Sons of Thunder’; then Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, the man who was to betray him.

**Gospel for Friday 22nd January 2021: Mark 3:13-19**

Jesus went up into the hills and summoned those he wanted. So they came to him and he appointed twelve; they were to be his companions and to be sent out to preach, with power to cast out devils. And so he appointed the Twelve: Simon to whom he gave the name Peter, James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James, to whom he gave the name Boanerges or ‘Sons of Thunder’; then Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot, the man who was to betray him.
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Tonight at 22:30 Friday The Sorrowful Mysteries. Praying for our front line workers to keep them safe from the virus and for the sick that they may be healed. For our brothers and sisters in Christ and for all the lost Sheep that they may come to know God. For all those who have died from the virus and for their families. For the homeless that they are kept safe from the virus and from the evil that wonder the streets. That they may find somewhere dry and warm to sleep.

From Bishop Robert Barron's reflection. Friday, January 22, 2021 DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN MARK 3:13-19 Friends, today in the Gospel, Jesus appoints twelve Apostles “that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach.” St. Thérèse of Lisieux tells us that she endeavored to write down her spiritual memoir at the prompting of her sister, who was also her religious superior to whom she was bound in obedience. After praying that she say nothing displeasing to Christ, she took up the Gospel of Mark, and her eyes fell on these words: “He went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted and they came to him.” This verse, she says, is the interpretive key to her life, for it describes the way Christ has worked in her soul: “He does not call those who are worthy, but those whom he pleases.” Hers was a story of a divine love, graciously willing the good of the other, that awakens an imitative reaction in the one who is loved. It is not a narrative of economic exchange—rewards for worthiness—but of the loop of grace, unmerited love engendering disinterested love, the divine life propagating itself in what is other.

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**Gospel for Thursday 21st January 2021: Mark 3:7-12**

Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lakeside, and great crowds from Galilee followed him. From Judaea, Jerusalem, Idumaea, Transjordania and the region of Tyre and Sidon, great numbers who had heard of all he was doing came to him. And he asked his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, to keep him from being crushed. For he had cured so many that all who were afflicted in any way were crowding forward to touch him. And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, would fall down before him and shout, ‘You are the Son of God!’ But he warned them strongly not to make him known.

**Gospel for Thursday 21st January 2021: Mark 3:7-12**

Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lakeside, and great crowds from Galilee followed him. From Judaea, Jerusalem, Idumaea, Transjordania and the region of Tyre and Sidon, great numbers who had heard of all he was doing came to him. And he asked his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, to keep him from being crushed. For he had cured so many that all who were afflicted in any way were crowding forward to touch him. And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw him, would fall down before him and shout, ‘You are the Son of God!’ But he warned them strongly not to make him known.
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Tonight at 22:00 Thursday The Mysteries of Light. Praying for our front line workers to keep them safe from the virus and for the sick that they may be healed. For our brothers and sisters in Christ and for all the lost Sheep that they may come to know God. For all those who have died from their families. For the homeless that they are kept safe from the virus and from the evil that wonder the streets and that they may find somewhere warm and dry to stay.

From Bishop Robert Barron's reflection. Thursday, January 21, 2021 MEMORIAL OF SAINT AGNES MARK 3:7-12 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus cured so many people that he had to climb into a boat to escape the press of the crowd. To this day the Church carries on his gracious healing ministry. We recall that the Apostles of Jesus simply continued what the Master did. And one of the principal marks of the Lord’s ministry was clearly healing. There was, of course, a deep biblical conviction that when the day of the Lord arrives, creation would be set right. What we witness in the healings of Jesus is just this repairing of creation. If you doubt that miracles of physical healing still take place in the life of the Church, I invite you to read Craig Keener’s book Miracles or visit the Church in Africa, Asia, or Latin America, where the expectation of the miraculous is taken for granted. But the Church also brings healing to mind, soul, will, and imagination. The Bible knows that sin has done tremendous damage to us, and anyone involved in pastoral ministry knows what this looks like: broken minds, divided hearts, addicted passions.

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Gospel for Wednesday 20th January 2021: Mark 3:1-6

Jesus went into a synagogue, and there was a man there who had a withered hand. And they were watching him to see if he would cure him on the sabbath day, hoping for something to use against him. He said to the man with the withered hand, ‘Stand up out in the middle!’ Then he said to them, ‘Is it against the law on the sabbath day to do good, or to do evil; to save life, or to kill?’ But they said nothing. Then, grieved to find them so obstinate, he looked angrily round at them, and said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He stretched it out and his hand was better. The Pharisees went out and at once began to plot with the Herodians against him, discussing how to destroy him.

Gospel for Wednesday 20th January 2021: Mark 3:1-6

Jesus went into a synagogue, and there was a man there who had a withered hand. And they were watching him to see if he would cure him on the sabbath day, hoping for something to use against him. He said to the man with the withered hand, ‘Stand up out in the middle!’ Then he said to them, ‘Is it against the law on the sabbath day to do good, or to do evil; to save life, or to kill?’ But they said nothing. Then, grieved to find them so obstinate, he looked angrily round at them, and said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He stretched it out and his hand was better. The Pharisees went out and at once began to plot with the Herodians against him, discussing how to destroy him.
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Tonight at 22:00 Wednesday The Glorious Mysteries. Praying for our front line workers to keep them safe from the virus and for the sick that they may be healed. For our brothers and sisters in Christ and for all the lost Sheep that they may come to know God. For all those who have died from the virus and for their families. For the homeless that they are kept safe from the virus and from the evil that wonder the streets. That they may have somewhere warm and dry to stay.

From Bishop Robert Barron's reflection. Wednesday, January 20, 2021 SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME MARK 3:1-6 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus withstands the opposition of the Pharisees to heal a man with a withered hand. His healings signify the arrival of the kingdom of God. When Jesus began to preach, his theme was that the kingdom of God is at hand. In his own person an entirely new way of ordering things was on offer. Then—in his love and nonviolence, in his confrontation with the Pharisees and religious establishment, in his healing and teaching—Jesus was demonstrating precisely what the reign of the God of Israel looks like. This way of life inevitably awakened the opposition of the powers that be. At the climax of his ministry, Jesus faced down the resistance of "the world," to use the typical New Testament term, meaning that whole congeries of cruelty, betrayal, denial, violence, corruption, and hatred by which human affairs are typically ordered. He permitted all of that darkness to wash over him, to crush him, to snuff him out. But then, on the third day, he rose again from the dead in the power of the Holy Spirit, and thereby outflanked, outmaneuvered, and swallowed up the darkness. Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 170, Des Plaines, IL 60016, United States Manage Your Email Preferences . .

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Metanoia Project Operations and the Coronavirus.

Posted on 19th March 2020 by JoeWhite

Dear Young People, Parents, Friends and Supporters,

Because of recent guidance from both the Government and the Bishops’ Conference, and in consultation with the schools and Parishes with which we work, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all of our groups and events except our work with the Homeless.

Therefore, there will be no youth groups at St Clare’s or St Mary’s Lea Town, no talks for adults at St Wilfrid’s, no meetings for our Young Leaders or for the Students and Young Adults, no sessions for Young Families, no Adoration with Praise and Worship etc. until further notice.

During this time, when many of our usual ways of expressing our Faith have been removed, and we can no longer gather together, it is all the more important that we find ways to invest in our relationships with God and each other. Although our regular groups and events will not be able to continue for the foreseeable future, the Metanoia Project Team will continue to be here to support you in any way we can and we will be finding different avenues to build and maintain community in ways that do not require physical contact.

We will also continue to offer spiritual input, scripture reflection and prayer resources through various means so look out for ways to stay involved and nourish your Faith! You can let us know what sort of thing you would / would not like to hear about by filling in our ‘contact preferences’ form here: http://metanoiaproject.co.uk/contact-preferences/

If you are fit and well and do not support any vulnerable people in your work or household, why not consider helping us serve the homeless at our Wednesday Drop-in? Our usual team of volunteers is somewhat depleted due to the need to self-isolate so any help will be gratefully received.

We will miss meeting with you all but hope that we will be able to see you all again in the not-too-distant future. In the meantime, look after yourselves, keep praying and keep in touch!

God bless

Ruth and Joe

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New Dates for Heritage

Posted on 9th November 2018 by JoeWhite

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One Body: Week One – The Jesuits – Fr Tom Shufflebotham

Posted on 12th October 2018 by JoeWhite

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Car Wash Fundraiser

Posted on 12th October 2018 by JoeWhite

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One Body Week 2: Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest

Posted on 12th October 2018 by JoeWhite

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Young Adults Meeting: For anyone aged 18-35 (or thereabouts)

Posted on 21st September 2018 by JoeWhite

Young Adults Meeting: For anyone aged 18-35 (or thereabouts) who would like to grow in faith with other young adults. The meeting will include food, drink, a chance to meet others and some ideas of how we can meet together in the year ahead. We would love to see you there! 7.30pm at 1 Chapel Street. More info contact Joe and Ruth team@metanoiaproject.co.uk 07957 566741.

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One Body: exploring the many faces of Catholicism in Preston

Posted on 20th September 2018 by JoeWhite

One Body: exploring the many faces of Catholicism in Preston. A series of evenings each led by one of the different expressions – from those who are new to Preston such as ICKSP, the Neocatechumenal Way and the Syro Malabar Rite to those who have been in the area for many years such as the Jesuits and Benedictines. A chance to learn about and celebrate the variety that makes up the Body of Christ here on our doorstep and an opportunity to meet with members of the different expressions and foster unity.

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Treasure: A Retreat for all young people of High School age and Above..

Posted on 18th September 2018 by JoeWhite

Monday 22nd – Wednesday 24th October 2018

Venue:
Castlerigg Manor is the Lancaster Diocesan youth retreat centre with a rich history of working with young people over the last 50 years. It is hugely popular with schools and groups of the Diocese and beyond, and is usually fully booked a year in advance. We have been fortunate enough to secure this time during half term for our retreat. It is a fantastic place with a games room, lots of outdoor space and spectacular views! Of course, there is also a beautiful Chapel as well as lots of bedrooms, showers and toilets, and a dining room.

Activities:
This retreat is a great opportunity for our young people to escape from the day-to-day routine of life. Time away gives us a chance to re-evaluate where our lives are going, to reflect and learn about ourselves, each other and about our relationship with God. As well as lots of exciting ways of exploring our theme through games, workshops, group work and prayer we will also enjoy some time outdoors. There will also be plenty of time to relax and socialise.

Cost:
£100 per person. This includes all accommodation and input as well as food and travel. We appreciate that this is a big cost especially for families where there may be siblings who wish to attend. Please see the Fundraising PDF for details of how you can help reduce this amount. We do not want anyone to miss out so please talk to us if you have any concerns.

Timing:
We will be leaving St Clare’s at 11 am on Monday and will return again to St Clare’s on Wednesday at 6 pm.

Team:
The Retreat will be led by Joe and Ruth White and Nora Lord from Metanoia Project who lead the ‘Seekers’, ‘Anointed’ and ‘Sent’ youth groups. We will also be assisted by our fantastic ‘YOKE’ Young Leaders.

See the fun we had on last years Autumn retreat.

If you are interested please download leaflet and fill in this reply slip and return it to Joe and Ruth White at Metanoia Project as soon as possible and no later than Sunday 7th October 2018.

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Metanoia Madness Half Marathon Completed

Posted on 25th February 2018 by JoeWhite

Joe, James, Jonathan and Tushar completed their half-marathon Metanoia Madness challenge without breaking a sweat (well not much of one anyway…) We are so proud of their energy and enthusiasm and are so grateful for the money raised which will help in our evangelising efforts and with our plans for growth in the Project.

Having been ill on 7th Jan, Joe was unable to run the original race but the three others did a wonderful job with Ruth, Nora, Mike and a few other family members cheering them on from the side-lines. Joe completed his half marathon on 18th Feb in Blackpool so now the challenge is complete! Thanks to everyone who sponsored them.

Results:        Central Lancashire New Year’s Half Marathon
Great North West Half Marathon

If you didn’t get an opportunity to sponsor any of the team and would like to please follow this link.




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Gospel for Tuesday 26th January 2021: Mark 3:31-35

The mother and brothers of Jesus arrived and, standing outside, sent in a message asking for him. A crowd was sitting round him at the time the message was passed to him, ‘Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside asking for you.’ He replied, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking round at those sitting in a circle about him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers. Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.’

Gospel for Tuesday 26th January 2021: Mark 3:31-35

The mother and brothers of Jesus arrived and, standing outside, sent in a message asking for him. A crowd was sitting round him at the time the message was passed to him, ‘Your mother and brothers and sisters are outside asking for you.’ He replied, ‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ And looking round at those sitting in a circle about him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers. Anyone who does the will of God, that person is my brother and sister and mother.’
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At the heart of Metanoia Project are the people, the team, who work together to help bring about the Kingdom of God. We'd love for you to get to know these lovely people...

"Hi everyone. My name is Anthony and I am known to everyone as Tony.

I help out mainly with the homeless drop-in on a Wednesday evening but also help out when I am needed, whether it be driving to pick up or drop off donations. 

I have also helped out by driving the minibus to transport people to venues. I also help the team with stewarding when Metanoia have venues on at the Church. 

I also am part of the team of seven who write the Sunday Gospel reflections which are shared on the Metanoia Gospel reflection Whatsapp group, and the 'God Who Speaks' Facebook group.

I am 60yrs old and work part time as a gardener in the Preston area.

The Gospel reading that has meaning to me at the moment is Matthew 25:14-30 (the Parable of the Talents), and the verses that stand out most to me is 24 to 27:
'Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, "Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours." But his master replied, "You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest."'

We are called to use our talents to lead people to Jesus and not slack in our duties to God."
At the heart of Metanoia Project are the people, the team, who work together to help bring about the Kingdom of God. We'd love for you to get to know these lovely people...

"My name is Sandra, I went to chapel as a child but lost my faith in my teenage years. Living without Christ is like living without sunlight, it gets very dark, and you can get very withdrawn. Jesus lights up our lives. He teaches us how to love and reach out to others. 

I work full time at the University in administration. I am married with one daughter. 

I grew up in Liverpool surrounded by a loving family, I’m very lucky. My Grandma has probably been the biggest influence in my converting to Catholicism in 2013, it felt like coming home.

I met Joe and Ruth in 2018. I had been praying that God would show me a way to help the increasing numbers of homeless on the streets of Preston and my prayers were answered when I was introduced to Metanoia.

Since going back to church in 2013 I have felt Christ active in my life, answering prayers and guiding me. Finding Metanoia is a prime example of how God works; this wonderful group has enriched my faith and helped me to grow closer to Jesus.

One of the verses that really resonated with me back then is Matthew 7:7:
'Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.'

Recently this verse has really spoken to me again as prayers have been answered and doors opened.

God never ceases to amaze me and when I doubt Him, which I have frequently over these past 9 months, He hears me asking, sees me seeking and opens the door I am knocking on. 

Metanoia has played a big part in sustaining my faith. I feel privileged to be part of such a great project."
🍾🎈🎉10 Days Celebrating 10 Years🎉🎈🍾

Day 10 - Looking Forward

We hope you have enjoyed our posts and videos over the past 10 days and now feel more connected to Metanoia Project. 

All the recent restrictions and lockdowns have been difficult in so many ways especially as we have been unable to meet in person with all our wonderful groups for so long now – we miss you all so much! But God has not been quiet or absent during this time. In fact, we’ve been able to take more time to listen and plan and we are so excited about what the next stage of Metanoia Project will look like. 

So, make sure you look out for exciting announcements coming very soon! We can’t wait for the next adventure that God has in store!

PLEASE PRAY FOR US - WE ALWAYS NEED YOUR PRAYERS!
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YouTube Video VVVnemJrNnpWVEs3ejZmQWwxSkU3YjV3LkxDODhNMzFtQzdn The first Unveiled of 2021 comes at the end of '10 Days Celebrating 10 Years' as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of Metanoia Project.
So our theme this time is Thanksgiving based around the Gospel Luke 17:11-19
We hope you will enjoy giving thanks with us!
The first Unveiled of 2021 comes at the end of '10 Days Celebrating 10 Years' as we commemorate the 10th anniversary of Metanoia Project.
So our theme this time is Thanksgiving based around the Gospel Luke 17:11-19
We hope you will enjoy giving thanks with us!
Unveiled 15th January 2021
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Made as part of our 10th anniversary commemorations, this video gives you the opportunity to hear from a few of those who are involved. Thank you to everyone who contributed and to all those who help make Metanoia Project the welcoming family it is.
Metanoia Impact Video
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🍾🎈🎉10 days Celebrating 10 years🎉🎈🍾
Day 8 - Wednesday Worship
As you may know, every Wednesday one of our team share a worship song that they love or is particularly relevant at that moment. This week, as part of our 10 years celebrations we have recorded our own version of the song 'Faithfulness' by Matt Maher and Steffany Gretzinger. Ideally, it would have included more members of our worship band but, with the current restrictions, it ended up being just me!
I chose this song because truly God is faithful! If I had to choose the most important thing that I have learnt over the last 10 years (and there have been many, many things) God's unbelievable faithfulness would be that one thing. He has never let us down even though we have let Him down over and over again. He has never given up on us even though we have wanted to give up many times. He has never changed His mind about loving and trusting us even though we must have tried His patience every day. What an awesome God we have who is faithful always and forever!
Faithfulness
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Metanoia Project, a Catholic charity - Short Documentary
Metanoia Project is a Catholic charity for the New Evangelisation, ministering to people of all ages, proclaiming the Word and serving the poor in the Preston area and beyond.

video by Marco Mura
https://www.muraphotovideo.com
muraphotovideo[at]gmail.com
Metanoia Project: A Short Documentary
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Our final Unveiled of 2020 and this time the theme was Incarnation. Problems with sound again but Joe gives a great talk!
Unveiled 18th December 2020
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Our third Unveiled event. This time the theme was our need for God with the Scripture passage about the Pharisee and the Tax Collector from Luke chapter 18. We are getting there with the technology so much easier to watch - just a few more tweaks to get it even better next time!

It was wonderful to be able to have a congregation in Church for the event now that this is permitted again.
Unveiled 4th December 2020
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The second of our new event 'Unveiled'. Due to Lockdown it was a stripped-back version of what we had hoped and we are still working out the technology but we are getting there...We hope you will be blessed by it!
Unveiled 20th November 2020
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The first of our new event 'Unveiled'. Due to Lockdown it was a stripped-back version of what we had hoped and also had a few technical issues but at least it was prayerful! We hope you will be blessed by it.
Unveiled 6th November 2020
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A personal pentecost story - how the Holy Spirit transformed my life and can do the same for you!
Joe's Testimony
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