Power can be used to control and oppress others, or it can used to heal and liberate. Jesus as the suffering servant offers a model for all those who wield power. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Saturday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Monday will seeContinue reading “Power as service”
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Mercy not sacrifice
The essence of faith is not blind adherence to rules or traditions but a living relationship with God and a desire to good. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Friday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Have you ever heard stories of people religiously following the directionsContinue reading “Mercy not sacrifice”
Sharing the burden
Jesus invites us to come to him with all our burdens and he promises to help us bear the load. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Thursday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Imagine that a person goes to the local garden centre to buy a largeContinue reading “Sharing the burden”
Noticing God
Life is full of so many concerns and distractions that it can be easy to overlook where God at work among us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Tuesday of the 15th week of ordinary time can be found here. A famous psychology experiment once took place in which a groupContinue reading “Noticing God”
Faith in action
Faith is more than following certain rituals – it demands action which seeks to make a difference to the world around us. Fr Richard reflects on today’s readings from Mass. Readings for Monday of week 15 of ordinary time can be found here. Gym owners and personal trainers often report two moments in the yearContinue reading “Faith in action”
MA Accounts 2025
Recently, we held our Annual Vestry Meeting. Julian, our Ministry Area Treasurer, presented the annual accounts and highlighted the concern that, for the third year out of the four years of the Ministry Area, we have not broken even. The accounts and Julian’s presentation can be found below. Julian asked the meeting that, if allContinue reading “MA Accounts 2025”
What kind of community?
How can we create a community with gospel values at its heart? Fr Dean reflects on today’s readings from Mass.
Access to St Mary’s
The work for Cardiff’s crossrail has begun which will mean significant disruptions to St Mary’s and the wider community of Butetown. The works are scheduled for two years, and access to the church will vary during that time.
God Given
“Each of us has particular gifts and talents which we believe are God given.” Fr Dean reflects on today’s readings from Mass.
Speaking up
“In our world today, there are many people who don’t have a voice. Many of them are vulnerable, overlooked and regarded as unimportant.”
South Cardiff Ministry Area 