These 16 nuns were guillotined in the French Revolution. Now the Pope has declared them saints
The Martyrs of Compiègne, a group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns executed during the Reign of Terror in the French
Read moreThe Martyrs of Compiègne, a group of 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns executed during the Reign of Terror in the French
Read moreThere’s an old saying that “there are no atheists before a shipwreck” and it’s quite true that even in our
Read moreBy any account, St Teresa of Ávila is one of the most remarkable women in the history of the Catholic
Read moreToday, 14th December, marks one of the principal feast days of the Discalced Carmelite Order, the Solemnity of their Holy
Read moreAs we arrive at the annual season of Advent, our thoughts will begin to turn once again to Bethlehem and
Read moreIn its most basic sense, a pilgrimage is a devotional practice consisting of a prolonged journey toward a specific destination
Read moreAs anyone will tell you, pilgrimage is about transformation. It’s about making us more like Jesus Christ. This is what
Read moreIf you’ve read a spiritually inspiring book recently, you’ve probably wished you could share its insights – and the joy
Read moreWhen most people hear the name St Thérèse of Lisieux they automatically tend to think of her ‘Little Way’, a
Read moreAt the recent Plenary Meeting of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales there was a great deal of
Read moreIn any organisation today, safeguarding is a vital component of the way in which people work, think and communicate –
Read moreDeath is not only the one certainty in life, it’s also a word that can invoke fear, uncertainty and desperation.
Read moreThe University of Bedfordshire has appointed a Catholic parishioner of Sacred Heart, Flitwick as Lead Chaplain to the University. Helen
Read moreA Suffolk-based Carmelite nun and renowned stained-glass artist has been commemorated with a blue plaque at her former residence. The
Read moreOn the second day of her tenure as our new Prime Minister, Liz Truss took to the dispatch box in
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