This Sunday's children's liturgy reflects on Jesus visiting Mary and Martha. We think about how we can make time to listen to Jesus in our busy lives. Find our free downloadable resources here: cafod.org.uk/education/chil…

Our prayer from this week's gospel reflection 🙏 Lord, help us to listen to you and to let your light permeate our lives, so that we can act as you want us to, in sympathy with our innate gifts. Amen. Sign up to get the reflections by email every Friday: cafod.org.uk/weekly-reflect…

🙏 "Empower us to come together to play our part to build a better world." Thanks to Caritas Lebanon's Fr Michel Abboud for reading this prayer.

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we give thanks for St Mary Magdalene, the first witness to the resurrection. Inspired by her example, may we recognise Jesus in our sisters and brothers and witness to him in our words and actions. #StMaryMagdalene #ApostletotheApostles #PrayForUs

In this Sunday's gospel, Jesus teaches the disciples a prayer that we still say today 🙏 Our children's liturgy resources explore what the words of this prayer mean. Find our free resources here: cafod.org.uk/education/chil…

Today is the feast of St James, Apostle and Martyr - patron saint of pilgrims. In this #JubileeYear we ask his prayers for those on pilgrimage and for all of us as we seek to become pilgrims of hope. #StJames #PrayForUs #Jubilee2025

Today we remember St Joachim and St Anne, parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. We pray for all grandparents and the elderly, with gratitude for their wisdom and warmth. May all older adults be valued and have companionship and care🙏 #StJoachim #StAnne #PrayForUs

Today is the World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly with the theme "Blessed are those who have not lost hope." In his message, Pope Leo XIV writes that 'hope is a constant source of joy, whatever our age' and calls for a 'revolution of gratitude and care' for the elderly.

A Jubilee prayer for families to pray together 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🙏 Explore all our Jubilee family resources -including a colouring page, rock painting, a mini pilgrimage guide and party ideas 👇 cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-re… #Jubilee2025 #Hope #FamilyPrayer

Today we remember #StMartha, #StMary, and #StLazarus of Bethany, friends of Jesus. We give thanks for the gift of friendship and pray that we too will welcome, listen to and love Jesus, as we recognise him in our sisters and brothers across the world.

Today, on the #WorldDayAgainstTrafficking, we pray that we may walk in solidarity with those who have been trafficked and work to end modern slavery.

We join Pope Leo XIV in entrusting the victims to God’s loving Mercy and praying for the injured and for Christians around the world who continue to suffer violence and persecution 🙏

On the feast of Saint Ignatius of Loyola we pray for the gift to discern the presence and call of God in our lives and the grace to respond with generous love. #StIgnatiusofLoyola #PrayForUs

Our prayer from this week's gospel reflection 🙏 Each Friday we send out a weekly email with a reflection and a short prayer inspired by the Sunday gospel. You can sign up to receive them here: cafod.org.uk/weekly-reflect…

Today we celebrate the Dedication of the Basilica of St Mary Major, where Pope Francis is buried. It’s also known as Our Lady of the Snows, after the story of the miraculous snowfall during summer in Rome that led to its founding. Join us in prayer: cafod.org.uk/pray/pray-the-…

Today, on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, we pray 🌄🙏 God of all, Open our eyes to your glory around us, open our ears to listen to your Son, Jesus, and open our hearts to all our global family. Amen. #Transfiguration #Prayer

Today we celebrate the feast of St Dominic, who founded the Dominicans, and spread devotion to the rosary 📿🙏 Did you know that we host an online community rosary for justice and peace every Thursday at 9am? Register here: cafod.formstack.com/forms/rosary #StDominic #PrayForUs #Rosary

Our prayer from this week's gospel reflection🙏 Shepherding God,  you lead us on the path of life,  walking with us through the valleys.  Fill us with courage and compassion  and make us always ready to welcome you.  Amen. Sign up to receive our emails: cafod.org.uk/weekly-reflect…

On the feast of St Clare, we pray for the grace to persevere in prayer and working together to build a better world. May we, like St Clare, be compassionate and committed followers of the Gospel. #StClare #PrayForUs

#WorldHumanitarianDay is next Tuesday - 19 August - and our weekly intercession is for courageous humanitarian workers around the world. You can find our library of intercessions here: cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-re…