Compassion - Magazine - Page 1
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
As well as showing the power given to Jesus by his Father,
this Sunday’s Gospel reminds us of Jesus’ humanity. Jesus
was upset by Lazarus’ death and wept for him.
His compassion for Lazarus and Lazarus’ family mirrors his
compassion for each one of us when we are upset. We
too can experience Jesus’ compassion through other
people and through spending time with God in prayer.
in daily life can help our children become more
compassionate. St Vincent de Paul reminds us,
“We should strive to keep our hearts open to the
sufferings of other people, and pray continually
that God may grant us that spirit of compassion.”
Enjoy exploring this Sunday’s Gospel and this
Wednesday’s word, which is COMPASSION.
Dom Henry Wansbrough
Compassion is an attractive quality. Our own example
A Word from
the Saints
“Compassion for the suffering is the beginning of holiness.”
St. Maximilian Kolbe
THE GOSPEL IN CHURCH
Sunday 22nd March 2026
There was a friend of Jesus named
Lazarus who lived in the village of
Bethany with his two sisters, Mary and
Martha, and he was very ill. The sisters
sent a message to Jesus. But, by the
time Jesus had arrived at their home, Lazarus had
died. As soon as Lazarus’ sister, Mary, saw Jesus
she threw herself at his feet, crying. At the sight
of her tears, Jesus said in great distress, with a
sigh that came straight from the heart, “Where
have you put him?” So they took Jesus to Lazarus’
tomb. Jesus wept. “Roll the stone away,” he said.
Then he cried out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come
out!” Then Lazarus, who had been dead, came out
with his feet, hands and face wrapped in strips of
burial cloth. Jesus said, “Unbind him: let him go
free.” Many of the people there saw what Jesus
had done and believed in him.
Adapted from John 11:1-45
The 5th Sunday of Lent, Year A
Getting to know Jesus makes life joyful.
Learn more about this Sunday’s Gospel in your
local Parish Church: all are very warmly invited.
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Good News
for Everyone
Jesus is compassionate, he came to take away fear, sadness and
loneliness – to help us feel loved, accepted and supported.
He asks us to notice when other people need us and to show
compassion by doing what we can to help and support them.
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