St Marys RC Church, Oswaldtwistle

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12/06/2026

✨ Daily Gospel Reflection | 12 June 2026 ✨

“For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” — Matthew 5:20 ✝️

Today, Jesus invites us to look beyond outward appearances and examine our hearts.

Faith is not only about what others see. It is about how we love, forgive, and treat one another when no one is watching. ❤️

🙏 Choose reconciliation over resentment. 🤝 Choose forgiveness over anger. ✨ Choose love over pride.

Jesus reminds us that holiness begins within. When we allow God's grace to transform our hearts, our words and actions naturally reflect His love.

As we go through this day, let us ask:

💭 Is there someone I need to forgive? 💭 Is there a relationship that needs healing? 💭 How can I better reflect Christ's love today?

Lord Jesus, purify our hearts and help us to live with sincerity, mercy, and peace. Make us instruments of Your reconciliation in the world.

Blessed Friday! 🌿

12/06/2026

✨ Daily Gospel Reflection | 12 June 2026 ✨

“For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” — Matthew 5:20 ✝️

Today, Jesus invites us to look beyond outward appearances and examine our hearts.

Faith is not only about what others see. It is about how we love, forgive, and treat one another when no one is watching. ❤️

🙏 Choose reconciliation over resentment. 🤝 Choose forgiveness over anger. ✨ Choose love over pride.

Jesus reminds us that holiness begins within. When we allow God's grace to transform our hearts, our words and actions naturally reflect His love.

As we go through this day, let us ask:

💭 Is there someone I need to forgive? 💭 Is there a relationship that needs healing? 💭 How can I better reflect Christ's love today?

Lord Jesus, purify our hearts and help us to live with sincerity, mercy, and peace. Make us instruments of Your reconciliation in the world.

Blessed Friday! 🌿

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10/06/2026

🌟 "All who are thirsty, come to the water..." (Isaiah 55:1).

Join us at St Mary’s for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament this Friday. Take some time out of your busy week to find peace, reflection, and community prayer.

🗓 Full afternoon and evening schedule on the flyer! See you there.

09/06/2026

✨ Daily Gospel Reflection | 9 June 2026 ✨

“You are the light of the world.” — Matthew 5:14 ✝️

Today, Jesus reminds us that our faith is not meant to be hidden.

Just as a lamp is placed on a stand to give light to everyone in the house, we are called to reflect Christ's love wherever we are. 🕯️❤️

🌿 Let your kindness shine. 🙏 Let your prayers inspire. 🤝 Let your actions speak of God's goodness. ✨ Let your life point others to Christ.

In a world that can sometimes feel dark, be a light of hope. In a world that can feel divided, be a witness of love. In a world searching for meaning, be a reflection of Jesus.

“Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” — Matthew 5:16

Lord, help us to be salt that brings goodness to the world and light that leads others closer to You.

Blessed Tuesday! 💛

07/06/2026

✨ Sunday Gospel Reflection | 7 June 2026 ✨

“I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” — Matthew 9:13 ✝️

Today, Jesus reminds us that true faith is not merely about outward actions but about a heart transformed by God's love.

When others saw a sinner, Jesus saw a disciple. When others judged, Jesus showed mercy. When others excluded, Jesus invited.

❤️ Mercy over judgment. 🙏 Compassion over condemnation. ✨ Love over appearances.

Like Matthew, we are called to rise, leave behind what holds us back, and follow Christ with trust and courage.

May we never forget that God's mercy is greater than our failures and His love is stronger than our weaknesses.

Lord Jesus, teach us to see others through Your eyes, to love with Your heart, and to walk each day in Your mercy.

Blessed Sunday! 🌿

06/06/2026

✨ Daily Gospel Reflection | 6 June 2026 ✨

“Amen, I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury.” — Mark 12:43 ✝️

Today, Jesus reminds us that God sees beyond appearances.

The world measures success by how much we have. God measures love by how much we give. ❤️

The poor widow offered only two small coins, yet she gave everything she had. Her gift was small in quantity but great in faith.

🙏 Give your time, even when you're busy. ❤️ Love, even when it's difficult. ✨ Trust God, even when the future is uncertain.

What matters to God is not the size of our offering, but the sincerity of our hearts.

As Saint Paul says: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)

Lord, teach us to give generously, love wholeheartedly, and trust You completely.

Blessed Saturday! 🌿

04/06/2026

✨ Solemnity of Corpus Christi ✨ 4 June 2026

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever.” — John 6:51 ✝️

Today we celebrate the priceless gift of the Holy Eucharist — the Body and Blood of Christ.

In every Mass, Jesus gives Himself completely to us: ❤️ His love for our healing. 🙏 His presence for our strength. 🕊️ His life for our salvation.

The Eucharist is not merely a symbol; it is our spiritual nourishment, our source of unity, and our foretaste of eternal life.

As we receive the Bread of Life, may we become what we receive: the living presence of Christ in the world.

🙏 Lord Jesus, deepen our love for the Holy Eucharist. Help us to approach Your altar with faith, reverence, and gratitude.

"Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body." — 1 Corinthians 10:17

Blessed Feast of Corpus Christi! 🌾✨

03/06/2026

🔥 Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga & Companions 🔥3 June 2026

“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.” — 2 Timothy 1:7 ✝️

Today, we honor Saint Charles Lwanga and his fellow martyrs, who chose faithfulness to Christ over fear.

In a world that often challenges our beliefs, God calls us to live courageously, love generously, and witness boldly to the Gospel.

❤️ When fear whispers, choose faith. 🙏 When trials come, trust God's strength. ✨ When the world doubts, stand firm in Christ.

Jesus reminds us today that He is “not God of the dead but of the living.” Our hope is not limited to this life; it rests in the promise of the Resurrection and eternal life with Him.

Lord, kindle within us the fire of faith that burned so brightly in Your martyrs. May we never be ashamed to bear witness to Your love.

Blessed Wednesday! 🌿

02/06/2026

✨ Daily Gospel Reflection | 2 June 2026 ✨

“Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” — Mark 12:17 ✝️

Today, Jesus invites us to reflect on a deeper question:

❤️ Who do I belong to?

We have responsibilities in our families, workplaces, communities, and society. Yet above all else, we belong to God, who created us in His image and calls us by name.

May we give God not just our prayers, but our whole hearts. May our thoughts, words, and actions reflect His love. May we live faithfully in the world while keeping our eyes fixed on Heaven.

🙏 Lord, help us to give You what is Yours: our trust, our love, our worship, and our lives.

Blessed Tuesday! 🌿

01/06/2026

🌿 Monday Reflection | 1 June 2026 🌿

“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” — Mark 12:10 ✝️

Today, Jesus reminds us that what the world rejects, God can transform into something powerful and beautiful.

Sometimes we feel overlooked, forgotten, or unworthy. Yet God sees beyond our weaknesses and calls us to bear fruit for His Kingdom. 🍇🙏

As we begin a new month, let us surrender our plans, fears, and hopes to the Lord.

✨ Trust His timing.
✨ Remain faithful in every season.
✨ Bear fruit through love, prayer, and service.
✨ Build your life on Christ, the Cornerstone.

May June be a month filled with grace, peace, and deeper faith.

Lord, make us faithful workers in Your vineyard. ❤️

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St Marys Rc Presbytery, Catlow Hall Street
Oswaldtwistle
BB53EZ

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9:30am - 11am

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