Bread 4 Today

30/04/2026

Loving God,

We come before you with heavy hearts, holding in prayer those who were attacked in Golders Green.

We pray for their healing, for their bodies, their spirits, and their sense of safety. Surround them and their families with your comfort and care.

We pray for London's Jewish community, and for Jewish communities around the world who carry the weight of fear and uncertainty. May they know that they are not alone, that people of faith stand with them.

We pray for an end to antisemitism, to the hatred that has scarred history and continues to wound the present. Stir in us the courage to speak out, to stand alongside our neighbours, and to refuse silence in the face of injustice.

May all your people, of every faith, every background, live in safety, in dignity, and in peace.

Amen.

27/04/2026

I was on a bench watching children swimming in the water. When the water was rough the children were body surfing and squelching with delight. When the water was calm the children were diving and searching the bottom. They seem to enjoy the water, no matter what the water's mood.

So many times in our lives we wish for clear calm waters, yet our day at hand might be rough and stormy. God help me to take each day as it is, not demanding any more. Let each day be your gift to me.

23/04/2026

Full homily online, learn more at: https://www.commonhome.tv/feature/sunday-homilies-from-common-home-tv/

23/04/2026

Lord, in a world that teaches us to scroll past everything,
teach us to look again.
Through Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
slow our eyes and steady our hearts,
that we may not miss what is sacred.
As she gently offers her Son,
help us receive Jesus with open hands.
Through the cross, and in the quiet we often ignore,
draw us deeper into your presence.
Make our lives a window to heaven,
leading others to you.
Amen.

The faith that animates this image spans generations and cultures. An icon from Crete, written somewhere between the 13th and 15th centuries, now draws crowds of over 120,000 people into the Baclaran Church ( Vice-Province of Manila ) in the Philippines on the first Wednesday of each month. Understanding how it works, the grammar of its symbols, the logic of its composition, is part of understanding devotion. It can easily be dismissed by digital culture that feels such things lack a sophisticated visual language. But for others questioning the need for constant motion, hot takes and bite-sized advertisements, it may be worth sitting with. Read more at Common Home.tv

A 500-year-old icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help holds layers of meaning. Discover how to read its symbols and why it still speaks today.

21/04/2026

Dear Friends...

The risen Lord continues to nourish His disciples, both physically and spiritually. He invites us to recognize Him in the ordinary moments of our lives.

Have a good day...

21/04/2026

Let us pray for Pope Francis on the one-year anniversary of his death.

Loving and merciful God, we give you thanks for the life and witness of Pope Francis. You called him from the ends of the earth to shepherd your people with humility, courage, and joy.

Thank you for his tireless voice for the poor, his compassion for the forgotten,and his dream of a Church that walks with the wounded.

May his legacy of mercy and justice live on in our hearts, and may he now rest in the peace of your eternal embrace. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

Pope Francis, who led the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years and was the first pontiff from the Americas, died on Monday morning at his residence in Vatican City. He was 88. The Vatican’s statement said Francis died at 7:35 a.m. on 21 April 2025 – Easter Monday – at the Casa Santa Marta guesth...

20/04/2026

O Star who guides us forward, Our Lady of the way, O Lead us ever homeward and guard us now we pray. As you bore God within you, may we in turn give birth To justice, love and mercy as God wills on the earth. - Fr. Matt Allman CSsR

19/04/2026

If you feel drawn to the Redemptorist charism, to be close to those on the margins and to help heal a wounded world, there is a place for you.

Women and men, lay people, creatives, professionals, seekers, all can be part of this mission.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take a step.

If that resonates with you, reach out. Message the Redemptorists of Oceania or one of their mission like Bread 4 Today or Common Home.tv and explore how you might get involved.

19/04/2026

Our world is sometimes dark. Terrorism, su***de bombers, nuclear threats, natural disasters, corruption, prejudice, bigotry, hatred and drugs. Some days it just seems too much to bear. It’s futile to curse the darkness that only breeds more and adds fuel to the despair and negativity. So, let your light shine! We may not be able to eliminate all the darkness, but our choice to be light can give hope and life to people and situations around us. Amen.

17/04/2026

From Cameroon, with love. 🇨🇲
Let’s continue to pray for the Pope, and for the people of Africa.

17/04/2026

The world is being torn apart by a handful of people who have mistaken power for purpose. And yet, it holds together. Because of the many. Because of the quiet ones. Because brothers and sisters keep showing up for each other even when no one is watching.

Help us look each other in the eye. Past whatever made us decide someone was not our kind of person.

We didn't choose this family. None of us did. But here we are, sharing the same earth, breathing the same air, more connected than we usually want to admit.

Peace won't come from the top down. How we speak to the person in front of us, in whether we make room, or close the door. Give us the courage to make room.

17/04/2026

Dear Friends...

The Gospels often tell us that Jesus has compassion for the poor, the sick, and the needy, and that He helps them without hesitation. As His followers, we are called to follow His example.

Have a good day...