Christ the King was raised up on the cross for our sake: come, let us adore him.

The Exaltation of the Cross

What are these Christians about, exalting an instrument of torture?
First, we rejoice that something so terrible should have been transformed into a means of redemption for the whole human race.
Second, we remind ourselves of the fact that Christianity is not an abstract and spiritual religion. It springs from God’s direct intervention in the affairs of the world, a real historical event involving real people and, in the end, a real execution on a real cross. We may theorise and theologise all we like; but all our theorising and theologising are nothing without the history on which they are based. Take away that history – take away the Cross – and Christianity is nonsense

On Education Sunday, we give thanks to the Lord for the vocations of all who work within the Catholic sector: our teaching and support staff, chaplains, school leaders and governors. It is through their commitment and hard work that pupils and students in our schools and colleges can thrive and contribute to society, through their formation and education.

We welcome into God’s family and our parish community Layla Morgan Scrivens baptised today

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