When John the Baptist is born, as so often happens when a new baby arrives, friends and family gather to celebrate. They come together and they wonder what will become of this child, who has been ...

As a part of the Caritas Internationalis global Church network, CAFOD has the potential to reach everyone. We campaign for global justice, so that every woman, man and child can live a full and ...

In today’s readings we follow the moments when Samson’s mother and John the Baptist’s father hear they are going to become parents. In both stories the boys are filled with the Holy Spirit from the ...

Lord, the sight of the guiding star, brought hope, courage and joy to those who had journeyed to find you.

Mining in province of Espinar in the Cusco region of Peru, negatively impacts communities and the environment. Credit: Lucy Jardine, CAFOD CAFOD's policy and research papers examining the effect that ...

Share these prayers on the theme of food and hunger with your family, parish or community, or use them to enrich your personal prayer life. Find prayers for our sisters and brothers who are struggling ...

This Bangladeshi dal is a delicious lentil curry. Rinse the lentils in water. Heat 2 tablespoons of corn oil in a frying pan. Lightly fry the lentils in the oil for a few minutes, stirring ...

God of growth, in the beginning you planted a garden and walked with us, your beloved creation. Teach us to tread lightly as we care for all you made. God the Sower, you plant seeds of your Kingdom in ...

Lord of all life, look with compassion on your people, as we wait and watch in hope, as we yearn and long for change. Timeless and ever-living God, grant us patience and perseverance, for we cannot ...

Pope Leo XIV had announced that 2026 is a Jubilee Year of St. Francis, to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. The Holy Father has offered this prayer for the occasion: Saint ...

Lord Jesus you fed the hungry, you shared your bread with all. Your people hunger now, and we are called to share your bread. May rains fall upon the dry and broken earth and quench your people’s ...

Presentation and teacher notes for a Y7 RE lesson on fasting, which models how to link to Learning Objectives being proposed in the new RECD.