St Catherine Of Siena

24/01/2025

He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter.

2 Thessalonians 2 vv 14 & 15 NIV

23/01/2025

But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, who has saved us and called us to a holy life - not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and and grace.
This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Saviour, Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.

2Timothy 1 vv 8 - 10 NIV

22/01/2025

Monday 27th January is Holocaust Memorial Day, and this year's theme is 'For a Better Future'.

On Monday Rotherham Council will be holding a ceremony from 12-12.30pm at the Bandstand in Clifton Park, where music, performances and readings will take place.

You can follow an interactive map which shows you which events are taking place locally here: hmd.org.uk/take-part-in-holocaust-memorial-day/activities/

22/01/2025

Breaking news. At a Westminster Hall debate today, Chris Bryant MP, the Minister for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, made an announcement on the future of the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme.

The UK Government has decided:
◾ The Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme will be renewed for one year – until 2026,
◾ A spending cap will now apply. There is now a limit of £25,000 that can be claimed through the scheme,
◾ The overall budget of the scheme has been reduced to £23 million.

The National Churches Trust responds:⬇️

“We are pleased that the scheme has been extended but are very concerned that this is only for one year, a spending cap has been introduced, and the overall budget has been cut for the scheme," says Sir Philip Rutnam, Chair of the National Churches Trust.

“This simply does not provide enough certainty or support for places of worship, who need more time to plan and deliver repairs, which typically take longer than a year.

“The scheme offers tremendous value for money. For every £1 invested in a church building, £16 of social good is generated. We strongly believe that the scheme should be made permanent – it's vital to help these buildings stay open, serving local people, and it’s the poorest and most isolated who will suffer most if these buildings are forced to close.”

“We will continue to work with the Government to ensure the value of these buildings is understood.”

📍 📸Antrim All Saints Parish Church, Grade A Listed church, Northern Ireland

22/01/2025

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Hebrews 4 v12 NIV

21/01/2025

Do good to your servant, and I will live;
I will obey your word.
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.

Psalm 119 vv 17 & 18 NIV

20/01/2025

Bradley Thomas, the Conservative MP for Bromsgrove, has tabled a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday January 22. This is a crucial next step in raising awareness about the importance of the Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme. The scheme – a lifeline for historic churches – is set to run out...

20/01/2025

And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe.

1 Thessalonians 2 v13 NIV

19/01/2025

19/01/2025

But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God chose you to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through the belief in the truth.
He called you to this through our gospel that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Thessalonians 2: 2 vv 13 & 14 NIV

18/01/2025

Today is the first day in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Around the world, many Christians use this week as a time to pray for their unity and reflect on Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21).

In the northern hemisphere, the week of prayer is traditionally celebrated between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul (18-25 January this year). In the southern hemisphere, where January is a vacation time, churches often find other days to celebrate it, for example around Pentecost, which is also a symbolic date for unity.

In this photo, Anglican and Catholic bishops of IARCCUM, take part in an Anglican Choral Evensong in the Choir Chapel of St Peter's Basilica, in Rome. The service was part of an ecumenical pilgrimage in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2024.

Find out more about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on the World Council of Churches website here: https://bit.ly/3PwmasK


World Council of Churches

18/01/2025

Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me through your law.
I have chosen the way of truth; I have set my heart on your laws.
I hold fast to your statutes, O Lord; do not let me be put to shame.
I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.

Psalm 119 vv 29 - 32 NIV

17/01/2025

To read Archbishop Stephen's statement on the ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

17/01/2025

I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.

I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength

Ephesians 1 vv 17 - 19 NIV

16/01/2025

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.

Psalm 95 vv 1 & 2 NIV

15/01/2025

Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.

Psalm 105 vv 1 - 4 NIV