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Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart in the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. It is served by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits in Britain)

18/06/2026

Finding God in the Evening Stillness ✨
In the spirit of Saint Ignatius, we end our day not by rushing into tomorrow, but by resting in the reality of today. As this candle burns, it represents a sacred space held just for you.
An Evening Prayer:
Lord Jesus, as the sun sets, I bring the fragments of my day to You. I thank You for the moments of grace, and I hand over the moments of worry. Be the light that warms my heart and guides my rest. Amen.
To everyone watching this: I am holding you all in prayer this evening. May you find deep peace and rest tonight.
👇 If you have a specific intention you’d like me to hold in prayer tonight, feel free to leave it in the comments.

12/06/2026

Happy feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! ❤️‍🔥

This feast celebrates a love that is active, vulnerable, and completely poured out, representing a divinity that feels, suffers, and rejoices alongside humanity rather than remaining distant. In a world that often rewards cynicism or emotional detachment, the Sacred Heart calls us back to radical empathy and invites us to live with open, compassionate hearts toward a hurting society.

05/06/2026

Happy feast of St. Boniface!

Known as the Apostle to Germany, Boniface is famously remembered for chopping down a massive oak tree sacred to a pagan god to prove that the God of love was greater, subsequently using that very wood to build a chapel. He shows us how to constructively dismantle the metaphorical “idols” of our own time—such as materialism or division—and rebuild something beautiful and lasting in their place.

02/06/2026

Pray with Pope Leo! The Pope’s prayer intention for June: For the values of sports

This month, let us pray that sports be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, and that they promote values such as respect, solidarity, and personal growth.

31/05/2026

Blessed Feast of the Most Holy Trinity! 🙏🏽

The feast of The Most Holy Trinity celebrates the core mystery of faith: that God is a communal relationship of three persons in one. We learn from this that because we are made in God’s image, we are inherently social beings who find our greatest fulfilment in love and connection. This day serves as a blueprint for our own lives, reminding us that we are called to move away from isolation and toward meaningful relationships with those around us.

28/05/2026

Making God Centred Decisions. A retreat day for young adults this Saturday at Edinburgh Jesuit Church

26/05/2026

Happy Feast Day of St. Philip Neri ☀️

St. Philip Neri, known as the Apostle of Rome, was famous for his wit and his ability to reform a city through friendship rather than force. He teaches us that holiness does not require a sombre attitude; instead, a cheerful heart can be the most effective tool for sharing hope. In an often cynical world, his example encourages us to use joy and light-heartedness to build community and reach out to others.

25/05/2026

Happy Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church 🌸

Celebrated the day after Pentecost, the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church highlights her maternal care for all believers as they navigate their spiritual journeys. Mary teaches us the power of prayerful presence and “active waiting” during times of transition and trial. This day reminds us that no one has to walk their path alone, as we are all part of a spiritual family that offers comfort and a sense of belonging.

24/05/2026

The first Pentecost was not a quiet, orderly liturgy. It was a chaotic rescue mission born out of trauma.” 🕊️
Swipe through to read a beautiful reflection written by our Pastoral Associate, Andrew Cassidy. In this moving piece, Andrew shares a personal story of finding an “Upper Room” in the middle of a terrifying delivery ward crisis—and the quiet, fierce faith that anchors us when our world fractures.
Today, that tiny, breathless baby is a healthy, thriving twelve-year-old (who is already taller than him and stealing his clothes!). 🤍
Please consider following him at , where he is growing a wonderful platform focusing on Ignatian reflections, daily prayer, and helping you notice God in the everyday. 📖✨

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28 Lauriston Street
Edinburgh
EH39DJ

Website

http://www.edinburghjesuit.org.uk/

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