A Synodal Church

A Synodal Church

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ let us walk with Pope Francis on his journey, listening and praying with all Baptised people for a Synodal Church. The word synod derives from the ancient Greek term for coming together. It’s about co-operation. So for us at Parish, Diocesan and every level we shall be searching together…

Our Family Tree

Our Family Tree

Two hundred 200 years ago, Pierre Bienvenu Noailles founded the Holy Family Association with the image of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Association also adopted the image of the Oak tree. “In my dream the Holy Family appeared to me as a gigantic tree, a kind of oak with green leafy branches.  On…

How can I listen?

How can I listen?

We are in the final days of the Season of Creation, where without a doubt the events of COVID 19 has enabled us to have a heighted consciousness of our surroundings and a deeper connection with one another and all of creation. During lockdown I experienced for the first-time total silence in London – not…

Making A Difference

Making A Difference

As Cliff Richard, a British pop singer, sang many years ago, “Congratulations and Celebrations … we want the world to know we’re Happy as can be!” – We come together as the Holy Family of Bordeaux for our Bicentenary Celebration year of 2020 and give Our Thanks to Pierre Bienvenu Noailles for his vision 200…