Decriminalise Abortion – Stop?
Fight the latest attempts to decriminalise abortion
The House of Lords is currently debating an extreme amendment to the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill, which would allow women to self-induce their own abortions for any reason, and at any gestation. The last chance to remove this amendment will be at Report Stage, expected on the 11 or 17 March.
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Updated weekly (Sunday 08/03/2026):
Thirst is primal and visceral enemy of humanity. It causes the Hebrews to revolt against Moses nd doubt God, but the Samaritan woman’s thirst brings her to Our Lord. St Augustine sees in the Samaritan woman an image of Church, and that deep thirst for God that exists with all humanity. Let us come to Our Lord thirsting for his living water, not settling for anything lesser..
Liturgy – 3rd Sunday of Lent – (Year A) “Thirst for water”
Readings: Universalis
Homily: Sermon
Reflection: Sunday Plus
Hymns: (below)
- God forgave my sin
- O living water
- There is a river
- Yahweh I know you are near
- Vaster far than any ocean
- Taize: O Lord hear my prayer
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The Pope’s Prayer Intentions 2026: [Link: Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network]:
March 2026: For disarmament and peace: Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.
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