Dean Atkins

At home with God

Tuesday 16 May, 2023 | Sixth Week of Easter |Readings: Acts 16:22-34; Psalm 137(138):1-3,7-8; John 16:5-11 (You can find these in full on the Universalis website – Click here) “The strength of a nation derives from the strength of the home,” said Confucius, the Chinese philosopher and politician who lived 500 years before Christ’s birth. Continue reading “At home with God”

Near and Far

Monday 15 May, 2023 | Sixth Week of Easter |Readings: Acts 16:11-15; Psalm 149:1-6,9; John 15:26-16:4 (You can find these in full on the Universalis website – Click here) “I see that it is by no means useless to travel, if a man wants to see something new,’ said Phileas Fogg in Around the WorldContinue reading “Near and Far”

Pilgrim People

As the pilgrimage season gets under way, we explore some of the opportunities on offer this year As a child, we enjoyed simple holidays, although each one was an adventure. Mostly, we spent a week in a Caravan in Trecco Bay, Porthcawl – and that was more than enough for us. Even on the daysContinue reading “Pilgrim People”

OMG!

Hot on the heels of our celebration of Confirmation is OMG! an evening for young people from across the Churches of the Ministry Area and beyond. So why not join us on Sunday May 18th at 5pm at St Saviour’s Church in Splott?! From 5pm you can grab a slice or two (or three!) ofContinue reading “OMG!”

13/05/2023

Welcome Welcome to a new edition of our newsletter, featuring news and updates from the churches of South Cardiff Ministry Area. Discover how we’re getting involved in Churches Unlocked, and all that we are planning for Refugee Week. There’s also a reflection on the Confirmation Celebration last Thursday with a brand new opportunity for youngContinue reading “13/05/2023”

Remember the words

Saturday 13 May, 2023 | Fifth Week of Easter |Readings: Acts 16:1-10; Psalm 99(100):1-3,5; 1-4; John 15:18-21 (You can find these in full on the Universalis website – Click here) ‘The Christian Church is not the product of human wisdom,” said Basil Hume. “It is not primarily motivated by humanitarian concern. It is the guardianContinue reading “Remember the words”

Confirmed!

We look back at a beautiful evening as we gathered for Mass and the celebration of Confirmation in the Easter Season, and look forward to some new opportunities for growth. He spoke to them gently, with encouragement and guidance, telling them to carve out space each day for God, and to come regularly to MassContinue reading “Confirmed!”

Refugee Week 2023

It’s almost here! A whole week of events and activities with compassion at its heart! Refugee Week is the world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of people seeking sanctuary It’s been running in the UK since 1998. This year is its 25th Anniversary. The theme is compassion and throughoutContinue reading “Refugee Week 2023”

A message from God

Saturday 6 May, 2023 | Fourth Week of Easter |Readings: Acts 13:44-52; Psalm 97(98):1-4; John 14:7-14 (You can find these in full on the Universalis website – Click here) In his poem called ‘Message,’ RS Thomas writes: “A message from God /delivered by a bird / at my window, offering friendship. / Listen. Such language?Continue reading “A message from God”

Christ be with me

Friday 5 May, 2023 | Fourth Week of Easter |Readings: Acts 13:26-33; Psalm 2:6-11; John 14:1-6 (You can find these in full on the Universalis website – Click here) On one occasion, when sending out his followers who were faced by a crossroads, St Francis of Assis instructed them to quickly spin on the spot. Continue reading “Christ be with me”