<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Saintmartinschurch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saintmartinschurch]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:43:23 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Oct 17th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 18th October 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as we come to celebrate this Sunday, the Church places before us the Gospel account of our Lord’s teaching on prayer and on forgiveness. When we ask the Father for His mercy, we must seek to be both humble and constant, trusting that He hears us; and when we have received pardon from God, we must also forgive those who wrong us. Let us seek, therefore, to live and worship with sincere hearts: not only...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/oct-17th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ad39f5f15649534ccaa731a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:21:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_3063b20d95124b38b05c2cc7fc63a510~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oct 10th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 11th October 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we gather this Sunday, we reflect on the profound message of the Gospel, where Our Lord reminds us of the importance of humility and gratitude. In the parable of the wedding feast, we are called to recognise that the kingdom of heaven is a gift offered to all, yet it also demands a response from us. Let us examine our hearts and consider how we respond to God's invitation in our lives. Are we like the...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/oct-10th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acd21cdde3bdc493bb0c5a3</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_ff26ee923fb1460b92df9c87fa1c042c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_460,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept 19th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 20th September 2026 From Father Victor. As we gather together again this Sunday, we reflect on the profound teachings of Our Lord Jesus in the Gospel, where He challenges our understanding of generosity and stewardship. In a world that often prioritizes personal gain, Christ calls us to a higher standard - one that embraces the spirit of giving and selflessness. This message is particularly relevant as we embark on our new Parish Mission Plan, which...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/sept-19th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aae8cc5ecd75f79cbaeb38a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:26:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_c0e02bb60cd64000b740e9879af88390~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept 12th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 13th September 2026 From Father Victor This Sunday the Church invites us to receive God’s mercy with humility and to live as reconciled disciples who bear fruit in charity. In our First Reading, the Lord teaches that our outward words must also be matched by a changed and contrite heart, and in our Second Reading St. Paul encourages us to be urgent in love and faithful in prayerful conduct, especially in moments of difficulty, trial and temptation. Our Gospel...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/sept-12th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa589d41be24c419fd144bd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:23:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_b4665f6caaf14916b126d919635ee9f3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_359,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept 5th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time- 6th September 2026 From Father Victor The Church teaches us that true discipleship is not simply a matter of speaking about God, but of loving Him in obedience and in steady conversion of life. In our First Reading this Sunday, the prophet calls us to remember that God desires fidelity of heart, not empty outward observance. St. Paul exhorts us to live as citizens of the Gospel, laying aside whatever darkens charity, and walking in reverence for the Lord. And...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/sept-5th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9c44bdcdf183e0230c224c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:41:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_f7debead0daf49b0beca496d7925e476~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_942,h_545,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aug 29th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time- 30th August 2026 From Father Victor This Sunday the Church invites us to embrace the way of humility and obedience in faith, especially when our hearts are tempted to turn inward or to think that holiness is chiefly a matter of appearances. In our First Reading, Moses places before the people a choice: God’s law is not an unreachable ideal, but something offered so that life and blessing may be found in following the Lord’s will. Saint Paul teaches in our...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/aug-29th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a92facb40e0fd5137c9cc38</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:32:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_b7b77f47774947e4a9480650d4f6a5db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aug 22nd 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time - 23rd August 2026 From Father Victor This Sunday the Church calls us to place our trust in God’s providence and to live in humility before His holy will. In our First Reading, the Prophet Isaiah teaches that God’s ways are higher than ours, assuring us that His promises do not fail even when His plan seems hidden. St. Paul, in our Second Reading, urges us to walk worthily within our calling - bearing patience and forbearance with one another and striving for...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/aug-22nd-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a89d3e8d586cd2fd66436ce</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:56:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_dd6ae54354da418cbb11fd7fcafe3bfb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_329,h_234,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 18th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 19th July 2026 From Father Victor This Sunday the Church sets before us the mystery of God’s providence and the demands of true faith. In the First Reading, God promises to send a trustworthy shepherd who will care for His people with justice. St. Paul, in the Second Reading, reminds us that we are called to live in a way worthy of our vocation, bearing one another’s burdens and striving for unity in the life of grace. In the Gospel, Our Lord feeds the hungry...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/july-18th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5b6e335e7d848635e16876</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:17:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_54d6f11dd9424c2e8bd5ce2e774f6135~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_209,h_146,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jul 4th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time- 5th July 2026 From Father Victor On this Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church invites us to ponder how God works through weakness to reveal His strength. In our Sunday readings, the Prophet Isaiah speaks of a Servant who brings justice quietly, while St. Paul reminds us that God’s power is made perfect in weakness, urging us to boast in our infirmities that the grace of Christ may dwell within us. The Gospel then presents us with Our Lord sending...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/jul-4th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4919e50e6d465694983e3f</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:36:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_f26199e07f2a44ee93b3f286855e4952~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jun 27th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul - 28th June 2026 Today we honour the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, apostles whose witness anchors the Church in faith, hope, and love. Peter, the fisherman who became the rock upon which Christ built His Church, stands as a witness to repentance, humility, and steadfast leadership; Paul, the persecutor turned missionary, proclaims the breadth and universality of the Gospel, urging all to faith in Christ and to a life shaped by grace. Together...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/jun-27th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3fd2bcd3770ea960ed9ce5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:43:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_d768100819c04703a3e0c8f875978b10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_258,h_484,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jun 21st 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Twelfth Sunday of Ordinary Time - 21st June 2026 From Father Victor On this Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church invites us to ground our courage in faith and to witness to the truth of the Gospel even amid fear and confusion. In the readings and Gospel, we hear the call to depend on God rather than on human strength, and we are reminded that the Spirit who fills us with wisdom and courage gives us the words to speak when we are called to testify for Christ. The Prophet Jeremiah...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/jun-21st-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dddfbfacb36e3544d9ee</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:53:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_ddfb8dfb0ebf4f9896712a01d07ad039~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_439,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 30th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity - 31st May 2026 My dear people, This Sunday, the Church gathers to celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity, a sacred confession that God is one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, whose communion and love overflow into creation and into our lives. In the observance of Trinity Sunday, the liturgy invites us to contemplate the mystery that surpasses full human understanding, yet is given to us as a living reality by which all of life finds...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/may-30th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1afcd25d8e8a2ee9c734a3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:11:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_5c22a214c02b4671949878c7dd5f460d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_634,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 23rd 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Feast of Pentecost - 24th May 2026 My dear people, Today the Church gathers to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the great culmination of the Easter mystery in which the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the Apostles and the Church, uniting believers into one body and sending them forth to proclaim the Gospel to all nations. In the Acts of the Apostles the Spirit descends with wind and flame, empowering the Apostles to speak in many tongues and to bear fearless witness to Christ, while the...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/may-23rd-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a11ca33c9b7de4f2a1df6bb</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 15:44:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_0d8375e2063f4620b80473a87f244f19~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_501,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 16th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ascension of the Lord - 17th May 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters, From Father Victor Today the Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord, a holy culmination of the Lenten and Easter mysteries as Our Lord ascends in glory to the Father and entrusts His apostles with the mission to spread His Gospel to the ends of the earth. In the readings of the Feast, we are reminded that Christ, having conquered sin and death, now reigns at the right hand of the Father, sending...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/may-16th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a08b8a290efca4297505923</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 18:37:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_bcd2675c218a419d9b746d165491d0ab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_254,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[May 9th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sixth Sunday of Easter - 10th May 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! From Father Victor The Church invites us to abide in the love of Christ and to allow that love to transform every aspect of our lives. In this Sunday’s Gospel (John 14:15-21), Our Lord promises the gift of the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, who will remain with us and within us, teaching us His truth, guiding our choices, and bringing to fullness the communion we share...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/may-9th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ff38c6ecab90113753ef99</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:42:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_20e644cb3334463489f512aec87fbd47~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apr 11th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Second Sunday of Easter - 12th April 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters, Alleluia! Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia! On this Second Sunday of Easter, the Church proclaims the gracious mystery of Divine Mercy revealed to the apostles and to us in the risen Christ. In the Gospel (John 20:19-32), the Lord appears to the fearful disciples, bestows the Holy Spirit, and grants them peace and authority to forgive sins, transforming fear into mission. Thomas, who longs for sight...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/apr-11th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69da687af955c1c966264af7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:33:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_ee7c00927b9c4eb2b19a112743a4e8fb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_829,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apr 4th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[EASTER SUNDAY - 5th April 2026 My Dear People, Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! This traditional Easter greeting celebrates that our Lord has risen from the grave. For Jesus Christ is not dead, he is alive! Through his miraculous resurrection, sin and death have been defeated, and we have been reconciled to God. Our joy overflows, and we cannot be silent; we must cry out! These are events so deserving of joyful praise that, as Our Lord said in Luke 19:40, if we kept quiet, the very stones...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/apr-4th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d12e8af7044e6cf7ad9c71</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:37:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_a8d273fed5f04854a6ad9c94a7f31908~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_460,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mar 21st 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT - 22nd MARCH 2026 From Father Victor On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to stand with Mary and Martha before the tomb of Lazarus and to hear the risen Word that summons life from death. In the Gospel (John 11:1-45), Our Lord proclaims Himself the Resurrection and the Life, He weeps with those who weep, and He speaks a word of command that calls Lazarus from the tomb. This awesome and profound miracle reveals the heart of God’s salvific plan for us: it...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/mar-21th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bedbf36e2d8139248cc98a</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:01:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_1c07e23be51340d8b3aa71f773bef4d2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_487,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mar 14th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - 15th MARCH 2026 From Father Victor On this Fourth Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to grow in illumination and compassion as we continue our pilgrimage toward Easter. The Gospel presents the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-41), a powerful sign that true sight comes from grace and faith, and that spiritual blindness often lies deeper than physical sight. Our Lord reveals that He is the Light of the World, healing not only the man’s eyes but also the...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/mar-14th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b59630186604e8e10de2d6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:12:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_cc4034ac491840c0baa1f2dd427f7cdd~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_600,h_810,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mar 7th 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT - 8th MARCH 2026 From Father Victor On this Third Sunday of Lent, the Church invites us to deepen our conversion by listening attentively to the Word of the Lord and allowing it to bear abundant fruit in our lives. The Gospel presents John 4:5-42, the encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well, a profound revelation of Christ as the source of living water who seeks true worshipers in spirit and truth. The readings probe our hearts: the Prophet Hosea calls us back...]]></description><link>https://www.saintmartinschurches.co.uk/post/mar-7th-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ac633cd66894c6d6f697f6</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:45:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80b6e0_8d65f963998f451ea4a75f1a637a4b34~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_342,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>craigguess</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>