Diocese of Paisley Spiritual Reflections

Join Bishop John as he reflects on the Advent theme of joy, its importance on our journey toward Christmas, and how we can share that joy with others.

Bishop John continues our Advent reflections with a focus on the theme of peace and how it shapes our lives.

We are delighted to begin our Advent series of reflections from Bishop John, starting with the theme of hope.

View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel .

Today we commemorate All Souls, remembering our loved ones and entrusting them to God’s mercy. Listen to this reflection and take a moment to pray with us. View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel .

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. This solemnity reminds us that we are all called to holiness. Listen to this reflection to find out more. View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel .

As we reach the end of the month of the Rosary, we conclude this series with Bishop John by turning to the Glorious Mysteries. These Mysteries remind us that the Rosary is not only a prayer of meditation but also one of great hope.  Today we pray the Glorious Mysteries. Together we rejoice in Christ’s victory over death, the promise of eternal life, and the hope He gives us through the intercessio...

Rosary series with Bishop John Keenan: The Luminous Mysteries On the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima, we continue our prayer with Bishop John in this series of the Rosary. Just as Our Lady led the children of Fatima to a deeper love of Christ, so too she leads us into the light of her Son through these Mysteries.  Today we pray the Luminous Mysteries. We reflect on the light of Chr...

On this great feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, we continue our Rosary series with Bishop John. The Rosary has long been a powerful prayer of protection, peace, and grace for the Church, and today especially we are invited to entrust ourselves once more to Our Lady’s intercession. Today we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. Together we unite our hearts with Jesus in His Passion and draw strength from Hi...

We are delighted to share a new video and podcast series of the Rosary, prayed with Bishop John Keenan. Over the coming weeks, each set of Mysteries will be released, inviting us to enter more deeply into the life of Christ with Our Lady. Whether at home, in church, or on the move, these recordings are a simple way to join Bishop John in prayer and keep the Rosary at the heart of daily life. Today...

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption, when Mary was taken to heaven, body and soul. Listen to this short reflection to consider how Mary helps us draw closer to God. View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel .

Father Ryan black leads us in a reflection on the Transfiguration, when our Lord Jesus is revealed in his divine glory to the Apostles. How can we carry that light into our daily lives? View the video for this reflection on the Diocese of Paisley YouTube channel .