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Guest of Cardinal Vincent
Anthony Evans • Jul 31, 2018
Modern Day Slavery - An afternoon with Cardinal Vincent Nichols at Seafareres Reception
An unlikely place "the Thames" to find oneself attending a presentation arranged by Cardinal Vincent Nichols. We were invited to the event as guests of the Cardinal, and the afternoon was not only a wonderful opportunity to meet other brothers and sisters in Christ; it was also an awakening in that the horrors of Modern Day Slavery were revealed.
The Faith Companion were given an exclusive insight into the work of the Apostles of the Sea Charity at Portsmouth Docks. The work carried our by the dedicated teams focuses on increasing the support and wellfair of Seafarers by providing a visble representation and supportive services throughout the year.
On Sunday 29th April in the evening Bishop Richard Moth officially launched the new magazine 'The Faith Companion' at St John the Evangelist in Horsham. The Faith Companion magazine offers an encounter the Catholic Tradition and a sharing experiences of God. It aims to be an interface between faith and life. Each edition will have articles on aspects of the faith through an attempt to make theology accessible and relevant. There will be encounter with Scripture, practical articles on aspects of prayer, and a section introducing the saints, their lives and spiritualities. Each edition will offer a space where people can share their own faith stories, graces, illuminations they have received and stories of faith in action. Devotional practices will be explored, with the aim of enabling us all to hear and respond to God’s voice in our lives. There will be a question and answer section to respond to issues raised by readers. Finally we will offer a book review recommending books to inspire a living faith. Everything will be placed within the framework of the Truth revealed in and by Jesus Christ and taught by the Catholic Church. The Faith Companion is a Community Interest Company (CIC) and as such exists to serve the Catholic community which means legally we have to give back 65% of our profits to the Church. The wish is that this money is used to raise funds for the laity: firstly to help those, whose financial means may not allow them to access our Tradition by attending courses, study days, retreats and pilgrimages; secondly, to provide a fund for education, adult and spiritual formation and training for the laity. So The Faith Companion is more than a magazine, it is a way of disseminating the faith to all and providing the laity with the means to become empowered children of God.