Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus ❤️

Today we celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus — the heart that burns with love for humanity, calling us to lives of faith, compassion, and service.

The Sacred Heart reminds us that authentic Christian leadership and service flow not from ambition, but from a deep encounter with Christ and His Gospel. As we contemplate His boundless love, may our own hearts be transformed to serve others with generosity, humility, and courage.

www.christianheritagecentre.com/media/a-life-of-service-comes-from-the-gospel-and-the-heart-of-christ/

11/06/2026

Looking to deepen your faith and grow spiritually?

Join us at the Christian Heritage Centre for retreats, courses, conferences, and formation events throughout the year. Whether you're seeking prayer, learning, or fellowship, there's something for everyone.

Discover our upcoming events and find your next opportunity to encounter Christ.

www.christianheritagecentre.com/events/

Information and and booking for the CHC charity's upcoming retreats, talks, conferences and courses

07/06/2026

On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, we are invited into the heart of the mystery of faith: Christ truly present in the Eucharist, the “source and summit” of the Christian life.

In Raphael’s Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, heaven and earth converge around the Blessed Sacrament, revealing that all human searching for truth ultimately finds its fulfilment in Christ. What philosophy begins in longing, faith completes in love.

Corpus Christi is not only a feast of adoration, but a reminder that God chooses to dwell with us in the simple gift of bread and wine—transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, and calling us into deeper communion with Him.

As we reflect on this mystery, may we be drawn again to reverence, awe, and gratitude for the Eucharistic Lord who remains with His Church.

Read more: www.christianheritagecentre.com/media/articles/contemplating-corpus-christi-with-raphael/

31/05/2026

Trinity Sunday invites us to reflect on the mystery of one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

The Nicene Creed proclaims that all things were made through Christ. This is more than a statement about the beginning of creation; it reveals that the universe is founded upon divine reason, order, and love. The world is not an accident, but the work of a Creator who continues to sustain all things.

As we celebrate the Holy Trinity, we are reminded that creation itself points beyond itself to the God whose love overflows into all that exists.

Read more: www.christianheritagecentre.com/media/through-whom-all-things-were-made/

27/05/2026

Heart to Heart Retreat (19–22 June)

Take time away to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Join us for a peaceful three-day retreat for women, rooted in the tradition of Ignatian spirituality.

Led by Fr Bernard Murphy CFR and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, this retreat offers space for prayer, silence, and meaningful encounters — a chance to listen more deeply and draw closer “heart to heart”.

📍 The Christian Heritage Centre, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe BB7 9PZ
💬 Open to all women

To find out more and book your place: www.christianheritagecentre.com/events/heart-to-heart-retreat

25/05/2026

Today, on the Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, we remember the moment at the foot of the Cross when Christ entrusted Mary to the whole Church: “Behold your mother.”

Mary’s motherhood did not end at Calvary — it continues in the life of the Church today. She walks with us, teaches us, and draws us ever closer to her Son, especially in the Eucharist.

As St. John welcomed Mary into his home, we too are invited to welcome her into our hearts and spiritual lives.

Read more: www.christianheritagecentre.com/media/mother-of-the-church/

24/05/2026

🔥 Pentecost isn’t just a moment in the Church’s story — it’s something that can transform how we live today.

What if the Holy Spirit’s gifts weren’t abstract ideas, but real strengths meant to guide your decisions, steady you in challenge, and deepen your faith?

Wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord… seven gifts that still speak powerfully into ordinary life.

Read more: www.christianheritagecentre.com/media/pentecost-and-the-seven-gifts/

22/05/2026

We're excited to be offering two part-time positions: Marketing Manager (remote) and Operations Officer (hybrid):

https://christianheritagecentre.com/vacancies/

18/05/2026

Heart to Heart Retreat (19–22 June)

Take time away to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Join us for a peaceful three-day retreat for women, rooted in the rich tradition of Ignatian spirituality.

Led by Fr Bernard Murphy CFR and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, this retreat offers space for prayer, silence, and meaningful encounter — a chance to listen more deeply and draw closer “heart to heart.”

📍 19–22 June
💬 Open to all women seeking renewal and spiritual depth

To find out more and book your place: www.christianheritagecentre.com/events/heart-to-heart-retreat