House Blessings
From the earliest days of the Church, Christians have invited God’s presence into their homes, asking for His protection and peace upon all who live and visit there. A house blessing is a simple, yet powerful, way to remind us that our homes are sacred places – ‘Domestic Churches’ – where faith is lived and passed on, especially to our children.
By blessing your home, we ask God to strengthen your family in love, to guard you from harm, and to fill your daily life with His grace. These visits are not about formality or perfection, but about prayer, encouragement, and being reminded that Christ dwells with us in the ordinary moments of family life.
This is why we are making time to visit families in our parish; to pray with you, to encourage you as the first teachers of your children in the faith, and to help you keep your home rooted in God’s love.
Pastoral visiting
We have a number of ill and housebound people in the parish. Visiting these people and taking them Holy Communion is an important task. Many people feel isolated when they cannot get out of the house. When someone takes the time to visit and talk it can remind them of their dignity as a member of the community who is loved and valued.
Pilgrimages
Time to take a step back from daily life, set out to meet others get an experience of the wider Church, find out more about our faith, discover and praise God through the beauty of His creation. In the Autumn we have a pilgrimage to Walsingham, to visit Our Lady’s Shrine. We have also supported parishioners to go to Lourdes with the Diocesan Pilgrimage.
“God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” – Mother Teresa