It is tempting in this tenth month of the pandemic, to slide into apathy. But in his latest book, Pope Francis challenges us to do the opposite. Covid 19 is very immediate in our lives but only one of so many ills in our world – the extent & kind of deprivation and poverty peopleContinue reading “2021: Daring to Dream….”
Category Archives: Caring
Supporting parishioners:
internet access We know that there are people in the parish who don’t use email or FaceBook and who cannot livestream Mass. Many of you are already looking out for them by keeping them close to the parish in other ways. We deliver print copies of The Portico to some, but if you know ofContinue reading “Supporting parishioners:”
Truro and the World?
Pope Francis, in his “Urbi et Orbi” address (“The City and the World”) at Christmas, delivered a message to all people of goodwill, that we would do well to remember through this new year: “At this moment in history, marked by the ecological crisis and grave economic and social imbalances only worsened by the coronavirusContinue reading “Truro and the World?”
Sharing Sunday
We were not able to have any Harvest Festival celebrations this year so here is a reminder of one from the past. Fr Gilmour is presiding over an altar decorated with local produce. We called it ‘Sharing Sunday’ as a reminder that we need to become involved in sharing our wealth not only with thoseContinue reading “Sharing Sunday”
World Day of the Poor
On World Day of the Poor, and drawing on the day’s Gospel about using our talents, Pope Francis urges us to “use what God has given you and look at the poor.” In the Gospel, good servants are those who take risks, he said. “They are not cautious and watchful, they do not keep whatContinue reading “World Day of the Poor”
Writing to the Frontlines
CAFOD have launched a means for each of us to write, via their web site, to some brave people who are struggling to protect their communities’ human rights and lands against the aggressive actions of international mining and farming companies. A message from you will be the perfect way to start Advent and it will help showContinue reading “Writing to the Frontlines”
Cornwall Christmas Box Appeal
This Appeal is for people to provide a box of food and treats for a family on Christmas day. You can find details direct on the website here. Thank you to everyone who has let us have a donation – we collected £190 altogether As a result, we will be able to deliver boxesContinue reading “Cornwall Christmas Box Appeal”
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