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Honour someone special by donating in their memory
Roisin Beirne, CAFOD’s Candlelight Fund Officer, shares a little about two special women who have been honoured by a donation to CAFOD in their memory. Roisin, Candlelight Funds Officer As families go...
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Pushing away the darkness
Anna set up a Candelight Fund in memory of her husband Johnny. Now his gentleness and kindness continues to reach communities around the world. Talking about death is not easy – especially the death...
View ArticleBlessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
Every Friday, we offer you a reflection on the Sunday gospel. For the Feast of All Saints, Roisin Beirne from CAFOD’s Legacy and Remembrance team considers God’s closeness to those grieving. Gospel...
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All Saints Day: How many saints have you known?
On the Feast of All Saints, Kathleen from our Education team reflects on some of the everyday saints she has come across in her life. All Saints Day, dedicated to all the saints in heaven, tends to...
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On the lives of others
All Souls Day calls us to remember our loved ones with purpose. CAFOD’s Ben Payne reflects on the life of his grandad and the Rosary given to him by his auntie, then a Dominican nun in South Africa....
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Saying the last goodbye during the coronavirus lockdown
Therese, from CAFOD’s Digital Fundraising team, lost her Grandpa during the coronavirus lockdown. She reflects on the life he led and how it felt to say goodbye during this time. My Grandpa, a proud...
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Taking inspiration from the saints and those who were extraordinary to us
As we approach All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, Catherine from our Theology team reflects on the inspiration we can take from the example of those who have gone before us. At this time of year, our...
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Candlelight Funds: Walking through treacle
By Safina Powell I still light a candle every evening. Even after two years, I still feel pain and confusion, heartbreak and anger. I know that I’m allowed to feel these things – they are normal parts...
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The power of a gift
Shukla and her son in their vegetable garden With the feast of Pentecost being celebrated earlier this month, Lily Bliss of CAFOD’s Legacy team shares her thoughts on the power of a gift. From that...
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Three simple ways to remember loved ones this November
Candles in Tours cathedral During this period of remembrance, Maggie Mairura, from our Remembrance Team, shares three simple ways she remembers her loved ones this November. Light a candle in memory...
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