Fr Anthony’s blog: Christmas message
Dear friends, volunteers, and supporters of Missio, I’ve just celebrated Mass and as usual, on a daily basis, we are praying for you at this very special time. Last Sunday was…
18th December 2024
Fr Anthony’s blog: ‘Go & invite everyone!’
World Mission Sunday will soon be upon us, being 20 October. It will provide a special opportunity to celebrate the mission that Jesus has entrusted to us his Church.The theme…
30th September 2024
Pope Francis Prayer Intention – August 2024
In August we pray with Pope Francis for political leaders to be at the service of their people, working for their integral human development and the common good, taking caring…
1st August 2024
Five ways to grow in faith and love this summer
For England and Wales, the school holidays are here and for all of us the longer days of summer lie ahead! Pope Francis is encouraging all of us to become…
9th July 2024
Fr Anthony’s blog: No one wants to visit a war zone
I recently had the privilege of welcoming Fr Gabriel to stay with me. He is an Argentinian missionary and Parish Priest of one of the most challenging parishes in the…
15th May 2024
Fr Anthony’s blog: Thy Kingdom Come…
Thy Kingdom Come, come what mayAs I write this, I am conscious that we are approaching the middle of Lent, which is a joyful time of celebrating the abundant mercy…
5th March 2024
Fr Anthony’s blog: Candlemas and Kisumu
‘Now, Master, let your servant go in peace, just as you promised’ Luke 2:22-40Kisumu, Kenya, in 1981 was a charming, sleepy lakeshore town with two churches, four priests (two of…
2nd February 2024
Fr Anthony’s blog: Christmas hope
My first Christmas in Kisumu town, Kenya, is fixed in my memory even though it was 42 years ago (one of the most unsettling aspects of growing older is that…
13th December 2023