O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and our most gentle Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon England, thy Dowry, and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in thee. By thee it was that Jesus, our Saviour and our hope, was given unto the world; and he has given thee to us that we might hope still more. Plead for us thy children, whom thou didst receive and accept at the foot of the cross, O sorrowful Mother, intercede for our separated brethren, that with us in the one true fold they may be united to the Chief Shepherd, the Vicar of thy Son. Pray for us all, dear Mother, that by faith, fruitful in good works, we may all deserve to see and praise God, together with thee in our heavenly home. Amen.

The Re-dedication of England

as the Dowry of Mary  

Sunday 29th March 2020

Visit www.behold2020.com for full details 

 The Canonisation of John Henry Newman

by His Holiness Pope Francis

Sunday 13th October 2019

O God our heavenly Father, we offer you heartfelt thanks for the life and holiness of John Henry Newman. In him you give us an inspiring example of priest and teacher, heroic and humble in his labour for the salvation of souls and the pursuit of holiness. Through his intercession we ask you to lead us by the kindly light of the Holy Spirit, and so grant us peace and joy, in the one fold of the Redeemer. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

This Monday 11th February we celebate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. 

May we be assisted, we beseech Thee, O Lord,

by the worshipful intercession of the glorious Mother, the ever-Virgin Mary;

that we who have been enriched by her perpetual blessings, may be delivered from all dangers,

and through her loving kindness made to be of one heart and mind;

who livest and reignest world without end.

Amen.

Find a selection of Lourdes books, statues and medals from our online store here.

1st October, Feast Day of St. Therese of Lisieux

“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.” -St. Therese of Lisieux

Find all our St. Therese items here, including books, statues, keyrings and more!

“To be entrusted with the teaching of the young is a great gift and grace of God.”

- Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle

We have a wide selection of classroom resources available online and in-store.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Wednesday 15th August 2018 

“A great sign appeared in heaven,
A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon beneath her feet,
And on her head a crown of twelve stars.”

Friday 17th August is also the feast day of Our Lady of Knock, celebrate with the new Knock Prayer Book available here.

Why only celebrate with Mary on feast days when you could celebrate with her every day of the year?! The Daily, Daily Sing to Mary book is available here also. 

ORDINATION

The bookshop would like to congratulate Fr Callum Brown on his ordination today.

We would also like to congratulate Fr John McNamara on his 60th anniversary of ordination.

The website has a selection of ordination and anniversary cards to choose from here, and wide range of religious gifts available here.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Feast Day on 16th July

O most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Sweet Mother I place this cause in your hands. Amen.

Statue available here

Northern Scripture Festival

Celebrating God's Word in fun, inspiring, and informative ways

Saturday 6^th October 2018 at Salford Cathedral 

The Festival is rooted in the Catholic Christian tradition,
but is open to all.

The aim is to help Christians to know more about the Bible,
​and to encounter God's Word in new and dynamic ways.

​Through talks, workshops, exhibitions, and worship,
Festival-goers will see the Holy Scriptures in a whole new light.

 The bookshop will be open as usual for the event from 8:30 to 16:30.

For further information such as speakers and workshops, or to book your place, visit scripturefestival.org