The parish community of St Charles and St Thomas More, Aigburth, recently embraced the spirit of the Jubilee Year by participating in CAFOD’s ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ reflection, bringing new energy to their faith journey and deepening their commitment to social justice.

 

Inspired by CAFOD’s Jubilee reflection guide, which draws from Luke 4, 16-21 parishioners gathered to reflect on themes of renewal, hope and liberation.

 

The Justice and Peace group who organised the sessions said: “This reflection has been a wonderful way for us to come together, pray, and consider how our faith calls us to be true Pilgrims of Hope. It reminds us that hope is not passive, but a call to solidarity and justice.”

 

Over several sessions, the group explored Jesus’ mission to proclaim good news to the poor, and freedom to the oppressed, linking these messages to contemporary issues like climate change and global debt relief. Parishioners shared personal stories of inspiration, deepening their understanding of Catholic social teaching, as well as pledges to support CAFOD’s ongoing work. They also prayed for communities across the world suffering hardship, embodying the call to walk alongside those in need.

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They are now looking forward to viewing the Jubilee Icon by Ethiopian artist Mulugeta Araya, commissioned by CAFOD, when it visits the Metropolitan Cathedral on Saturday 8 November for Adoremus.