On the third Sunday of Easter we join Pauline on the island of Anglesey for morning prayer. In today’s gospel we witness the enduring power of a blessing. “Jesus said ‘It is I. Do not be afraid.’” John 6:16-21 #easter #risen #lord #jesus Image: James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

This morning’s prayer comes from the island of Anglesey in Wales and is presented by Pauline Thomas, pastoral associate of the OMI Anglesey Mission. “Jesus said ‘It is I. Do not be afraid.’” John 6:16-21 #easter #risen #lord #jesus Image: Julius Sergius von Klever, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

We join Lynn Kyei Poakwah in West Kilburn, London once more for prayer this morning. We hear the account of the miracle of the Loaves and the Fish, or the Feeding of the 5,000. Jesus is the Risen Lord of all possibilities – through him all things are possible. We hear about the importance of...

Watch Back: Conference on “A politics rooted in the people” With a special video message from Pope Francis at approx 20 mins, this international, interfaith online event hosted by the Centre for Theology and Community is well worth a watch.  A segment featuring the work of the faith communities in East London is available with...

Lynn Kyei Poakwah, who is a parishioner of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, West Kilburn, leads our prayer this morning. We pray for peace, warmth, love and to console all families who are grieving the loss of a family member. “The Father loves the Son and has entrusted everything to him. Anyone who believes...

We join Miriam Doran, who volunteers with the Oblates in Lourdes, in County Meath for morning prayer and reflection. “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but may have eternal life.” John 3:16 #easter #jesus #prayer #heisrisen

We join Mary Tyrell in the Wirral, Liverpool for morning prayer. Today’s reading challenges us to ask ourselves; what can we do to help those around us suffering from poverty in our own area or beyond? It also encourages us to be “easter people” – to be filled with hope because of the Resurrection. “The...

Frankie MacDonald in Scotland leads today’s morning prayer. We have hope for the future that we will all get through this tough time together. We place all our hopes and worries in our Lord’s hands as we say together “Jesus we trust in You!” “Jesus replied: ‘In all truth I tell you no one can...

Join Kirk in London for morning prayer. Today is the 2nd Sunday of Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday. In our readings, we hear of the mercy of the Risen Lord reaching out to the apostle Thomas who sadly comes to be known as “Doubting Thomas!”. A little bit of his story of losing his life...

Today we hear in the gospel that after rising from the dead, Jesus first appeared to Mary of Magdala. “Magdala” comes from Hebrew ‘Migdal’ – means Tower. Tower of strength, tower of refuge, a special tower of compassionate and generous protection. Join Kirk Jacob in London for today’s prayer. “And he said to them, “Go...