First Published on previous Province website on 5.2.2009

FM News

"Be certain that if you listen to his call and follow him, you will find great joy and happiness"

Pope John Paul II Manchester June 1982

Recently we have been journeying in faith with a group of committed young adults (17-35 years old) in Scotland. This group is already involved in many forms of ministry in their parishes, their dioceses and further afield. They work with other young adults and devote time to taking others to enjoy the spirituality and peace at the shrine of Our Lady in Lourdes. We will continue to organise weekends at Kinnoull for this grouping, and explore new ways of supporting them.

They have asked the Redemptorists to accompany them and help them in Faith and Mission fm . They have been to St. Mary’s Kinnoull, one of our spirituality centres, for an experience of prayer and community on several occasions. This is also an occasion for catching up, for good humour and for friendship.

It is envisaged that we, the Redemptorists, will work with the group closer to their home areas, to bring a sense of community and togetherness on a more regular basis. This proposed ministry has great potential but is still in its infancy.

Pray that we will be able to work together within fm to promote the wider sense of vocation and mission, following lead of the teaching church in the ‘universal call to holiness.’ If you live in Scotland and would like to find out more about this loose grouping, or the proposed RYVM meeting later this year in Ireland, please contact us  for more information.

First Published on previous Province website on 1.5.2009

Cardinal praises the life and mission of the St. Patrick's Redemptorist community

The Scottish BBC station ALBA recently gave extensive coverage to the church of St. Patrick's in the Cowgate. Parishioners spoke of working in collaboration with the Redemptorists. The shrine of Margaret Sinclair within the church, and St. Pat's association with Hibernian football club were all mentioned. The Cardinal praised the work of the Redemptorists and the vitality of St. Patricks, saying that after the Cathedral, he considered it one of the most important churches in the city.

Unfortunately the video clip is not available of this programme as yet...

The Redemptorists of St. Pats are often on the T V or Radio, locally & Nationally.

First Published on previous Province website on 8.9.2009

New Postulancy in Bishop Eton

We ask for your prayers as three young men continue to discern their vocation with the Redemptorists.

One young man from the west of Scotland, Gerry Carroll has been based in our Liverpool community for a year, he will be joined by another Scot, Peter Morris and a young man from Oxfordshire Charles Randall.

Our Formation  program begins in September 2009.  Keep all of those in discernment and in our Vocation Contact group in your prayers

"Young people of the world, hear the voice of Christ! Hear his voice and follow him!"

Pope John Paul II - Denver, 1993.

First Published on previous Province website on 5.6.2009

In the last couple of years the Redemptorists of the London Province have re-doubled our mission of vocation promotion and accompanying. There has been a number discernment retreats and weekends. The Redemptorists have even appeared for a few months in the in-flight literature of Ryanair.

This seems to have paid off in some measure as three men begin postulancy and others  Others actively discern their call at this time.

We ask for your prayers as young men continue to discern their vocation with the Redemptorists.

"Young people of the world, hear the voice of Christ! Hear his voice and follow him!"

Pope John Paul II - Denver, 1993

Also in the last three years there have been record intakes in both the English and Scottish diocesan seminaries. Over 30 men have contacted the Redemptorists seeking information and direction. Of course not everyone who enquires is suitable for the religious life. Please keep Vocation promotion high on your list of pastoral objectives, and in your prayers.