Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP, the Archbishop of Liverpool, looks at how the Pope has challenged us to look at the way we live and work through the prism of mercy.

Catholic Bishops' Advent Reflections on Mercy and Forgiveness

Archbishop Malcolm McMahon

Time for a spiritual spring clean? Here's Bishop John Arnold's Advent reflection on Confession.

Bishop John Arnold

We have a great reflection today from Bishop Hlib Lonchyna, Bishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family in London. He asks the question: Why on Earth should God forgive us our sins?

Bishop Hlib Lonchyna

Bishop Declan Lang is the Bishop of Clifton and Chair of the International Affairs department. In his Advent reflection, he addresses a crucial Advent question and encourages us to pledge ourselves to work for justice and peace in our everyday lives.

Bishop Declan Lang

Bishop William Kenney, an auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Birmingham, focuses his Advent reflection on how mercy is a strength to be admired.

Bishop William Kenney

Monsignor Michael McPartland, the Apostolic Prefect of the Falkland Islands, looks at how our Christmas preparations enhance the season of goodwill but we should focus on the Gospels to celebrate the greatest gift of all - the coming of God with his infinite love and mercy.

Monsignor Michael McPartland

Archbishop Kevin McDonald, retired Archbishop of Southwark and Director of the Bishops' Office for Interreligious Relations, gives an excellent Advent reflection on the Catholic Church as a place of mercy, healing and deep hope.

Archbishop Kevin McDonald

In today's Advent reflection, Bishop Peter Doyle, Bishop of Northampton and chair of Bishops' Conference Committee for Marriage and Family Life recalls his work at the Family Synod in Rome in October.

Bishop Peter Doyle

Bishop Alan Williams, Bishop of Brentwood, focuses his Advent reflection on how we can all identify with at least one of the key characters in his favourite parable - the Prodigal Son.

Bishop Alan Williams

Bishop Philip Egan, Bishop of Portsmouth, looks at a remarkable day centre for the homeless in Aldershot to introduce his Advent reflection. The Vine Centre, staffed mainly by volunteers, helps some of the neediest in our society. It was founded by a parishioner from St Joseph's in the town.

Bishop Philip Egan

Bishop Nicholas Hudson, an auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Westminster, gives us an Advent reflection in which he focuses on people with learning disabilities and, in particular, the work of the L'Arche communities.

Bishop Nicholas Hudson

Bishop Robert Byrne, an auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Birmingham, talks about his many years as a prison chaplain for today's Advent reflection.

Bishop Robert Byrne

Ministering in Birmingham with its confluence of religions, Archbishop Longley takes particular interest in the experiences of mercy in other faith communities and religious groups.

Archbishop Bernard Longley

Bishop Vincent Malone, retired assistant bishop of the Archdiocese of Liverpool, gives an excellent thought-provoking Advent reflection on how we sometimes overcomplicate things when we try to get close to God.

Bishop Vincent Malone

Bishop Peter Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham, looks at our inestimable worth to God and uses an interesting analogy to show that in the eyes of the Lord we are all equal.

Bishop Peter Brignall

Pope Francis' 'Year of Mercy' is an opportunity to focus on mercy and forgiveness. To mark this, many of the Bishops of England and Wales have recorded special reflections for Advent.

Catholic Bishops' Advent Reflections on Mercy and Forgivenes...