At St Mary’s, towards the end of Black History Month, we’ll be blessing an icon of St Martin de Porres who, amongst many other things is patron saint of those who seek and work for social justice and racial harmony. There is, at present, just a small representation of black people in the art workContinue reading “To See and Be”
Author Archives: Dean Atkins
Homelessness Charter
On Homelessness Sunday (October 8th) the Ministry Area of South Cardiff will adopt a Homelessness Charter. Some years ago, before the Ministry Area of South Cardiff existed, St Mary’s Church adopted a Homelessness Charter. Its purpose was to set out our commitment and response to those who are homeless in our city. Now, as partContinue reading “Homelessness Charter”
ugger utetown
This is difficult to write. The ‘b’ key on my laptop is playing up. It sticks. It’s sporadic. And so, I have to type and retype, use the spell check, copy and paste, to get the bloody ‘‘b’ into my text. It’s 8.30pm on Thursday evening. Some people are beginning to gather outside Ty Gobaith,Continue reading “ugger utetown”
Bread of Life
In September, we’re serving up an exciting Course which explores the Christian Life through the Lens of the Holy Eucharist. So, if you’re hungry to find out more, read on! Each Sunday and through the week, we gather to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. It’s at the heart of our life together. But why is itContinue reading “Bread of Life”
Urban Pilgrimage
You don’t have to travel far and wide to make a pilgrimage. Our new ‘Urban Pilgrimage’ experience in the Celtic tradition makes discoveries on our doorstep in the heart of the city of Cardiff. “You may have a highly polished shoe but your footsteps are no grander than those made by a barefoot man.” SoContinue reading “Urban Pilgrimage”
Fly High
Last week (19 -25 June) we celebrated Refugee Week with a full programme of events and activities, working closely as a community with St Mary’ School. Here, Fr Dean offers a brief reflection on just one or two high-flying moments I’ll call him Hamed. In typical style, that’s not his real name. He’s eleven yearsContinue reading “Fly High”
17/06/2023
CONNECT! This week’s newsletter from the churches of South Cardiff Ministry Area is packed with pilgrimage, overflows with OMG, and filled with ‘Abundant Kindness’ and so much more! Read on…!
Coracles and Celtic Saints
On Saturday, on the final weekend of the Churches Unlocked Festival we explored the coracled figure of St Columba and other Celtic saints, and asked what their heritage means for us today! Here, from this coracled figure of St Columba, we hope to take some inspiration, and from the spiritual life he represents, sharing stories,Continue reading “Coracles and Celtic Saints”
10/06/2023
CONNECT! This week’s newsletter from the churches of South Cardiff Ministry Area is packed with pilgrimage, overflows with OMG, and filled with ‘Abundant Kindness’ and so much more! Read on…!
The beauty that remains
Wednesday 31 May, 2023 | The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |Readings: Zephaniah 3:14-18; Responsorial Psalm: Isaiah 12; Luke 1:39-56 (You can find these in full on the Universalis website – Click here) Writing from her hiddenness in the attic of an Amsterdam house, Anne Frank wrote, “I don’t think of all the misery,Continue reading “The beauty that remains”
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