Holy Innocents
The Coventry Carol provides a poingnant point for reflection on the Feast of the Holy Innocents. By Joey Belleza
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Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist
27 December 2023 The CHC blog Saint John, Apostle & Evangelist By Joey Belleza Today we celebrate the feast of the Apostle John, the only
Saint Stephen, Deacon & Protomartyr
A reflection on Saint Stephen, one of the first seven deacons ordained by the apostles and the first martyr for the Christian faith.
Christmas Eve 2023: A Reflection
A reflection for Christimas Eve on the theme of peace, taking inspiration from the Christmas Proclamation that precedes the Mass of Christmas night
Beginning Advent With Gabriel, Zechariah, and Mary
An Advent reflection on the Archangel Gabriel and the “two annunciations” to Zechariah and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Advent & O Antiphons
An overview of the place of the O Antiphons – more commonly recognisable in the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” – in the Advent liturgies
The Catholic Origins of Halloween
Fr Augustine Thompson, OP delves back in time to unearth the roots of halloween in medieval Catholic piety
Saint Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints of the entire Christian tradition, is perhaps a bit more complex than many legends suggest.
Icon Writing: My journey from Syria to Byzantium
Schaher Rhomaei shares how he began to explore the extraordinary art of ‘icon writing’ -and how icons can be a ‘visual Gospel’ to inspire a deeper and more profound faith.