The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone As we continue to live through this joyful Eastertide, the readings this week show us the new Christians attempting to organise their community. After prayer and discernment, they solve the … Read More
‘I am the good shepherd … I know my sheep and my own know me’ Today’s readings invite us to contemplate the tender image of Christ as the Good Shepherd, who leads, protects, and cares for his flock. His relationship … Read More
And their eyes were opened, and they recognised him The readings for this week are full of reminders of what Jesus’s resurrection has brought for us. Joy, wonder, glory, praise, and hope are all woven through each reading, inviting us … Read More
Christ, our hope, is risen! Alleluia! St Beuno’s Outreach in the Diocese of Wrexham, UK, wishes you a joyous and peaceful Easter. Mosaic of Jesus and Mary Magdalene (detail), Rowan and Irene LeCompte, Washington National Cathedral © www.flickr.com/photos/laurapadgett/2533997012/, Art in … Read More
‘Peace be with you! Full of the joy of the resurrection, the Sunday readings also stress the love and mercy the risen Lord has for all of his people. In the First Reading we see the joy and enthusiasm of … Read More
‘I have risen and I am with you still. Alleluia!’ Praising the goodness and mercy of God is our central and joyful purpose within the Easter Sunday liturgy. The scripture for today’s celebration proclaims God’s ultimate victory over death. The … Read More
‘Behold, your King is coming to you’ We begin our Holy Week Liturgies in a spirit of joyful jubilation, as we accompany Jesus our Servant King into Jerusalem (Entrance Gospel). The Hosannas and waving palms of an expectant people soon … Read More
‘Graced within the Gaze‘ Come and join St Beuno’s Outreach by Zoom on Monday 30 March 2026 from 7 pm to 8.30 pm (UK time) for our Holy Week presentation, ‘Graced within the Gaze’. This will be a chance to … Read More
‘Present, yet Silent’ The material that St Beuno’s Outreach offers you this Holy Week takes inspiration from two complementary sources. The first is an article entitled ‘The Long Silence’ by Fr James Hanvey SJ (Thinking Faith, April 2021). The second … Read More
‘Unbind him and let him go’ As we approach Holy Week, our readings focus on the theme of being restored to life. The Scripture is full of hope, inviting us to trust in God’s promise of resurrection and eternal life. … Read More
