Category: Events

E-Bulletin April 2020

Fr Dominic Robinson SJ, Chair of the Westminster Justice and Peace Commission, writes:

“Dear Friends,

These are just a few words by way of introduction to this month’s e-Bulletin to hope this finds you in good heart at this strangest and most challenging of times for all of us. This is a time when many are saying they need the community of the Church all the more. In my parish I have sensed the anxiety, fear and loneliness this crisis is bringing, and I know that in your own parish community there will be particular challenges as we face preparing for a long haul. 

As we approach Holy Week we will live the journey to the cross in real time.  But the cross also leads to the new life of the Risen Christ and we must keep that hope in close focus…

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Pray with Pope Francis

This evening, Friday 27th March 2020, Pope Francis will preside over a time of universal prayer for an end to the Pandemic. The ceremony will consist in readings from the Scriptures, prayers of supplication, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and will conclude with Pope Francis giving the Urbi et Orbi blessing, with the possibility of gaining a plenary indulgence for all those who listen to it live through the various media. The blessing is normally only given on Christmas and Easter.

You can participate in the broadcast via the Vatican website or by setting aside a time for private prayer.

To find out more visit Vatican News…

Oscar Romero 40th Anniversary

Today is the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Oscar Romero. Our Mass and Ecumenical Service this week in London have been cancelled, but we can still join our brothers and sisters around the world in remembering his witness and being inspired by his simple message of solidarity with the poor and oppressed. The article below is by blogger Alfredo Barahona from Canada:

…But perhaps my favourite Oscar Romero teaching … is this one: “A church that doesn’t provoke any crises, a gospel that doesn’t unsettle, a word of God that doesn’t get under anyone’s skin, a word of God that doesn’t touch the real sin of the society in which it is being proclaimed — what gospel is that?”

Read full article … Alfredo Barahona, Rabble.ca

14th March – Forum POSTPONED

Dear Follower of Justice and Peace,

*FORUM POSTPONED*

The decision has now been taken to cancel the planned Social Justice and Peace Forum on Saturday 14th March at Vaughan House, owing to COVID19.

We hope to rearrange the event later in the year.

At present, we urge everyone to stay safe and look after one another. Those who are vulnerable will especially need our help at this time.

Caritas appeal to help those in need

In peace,

Colette Joyce,

Westminster Justice & Peace Co-ordinator

Events

Tuesday 25th February 2020 Pancake Economics (Towards The Economy of Francesco) 114 Mount Street, London, W1K 3AH – 6.30pm-9.00pm

Come along for pancakes and conversations about how we can create a fairer economic system.

Each table will be hosted by young adults (economists, entrepreneurs and change-makers) attending The Economy of Francesco Conference in Assisi this March, at the invitation of Pope Francis.

We welcome your thoughts, ideas and recommended reading!

Hosted by Jesuit Young Adult Ministries