As a Christian chaplain my role is to provide spiritual and pastoral support to people of all faiths or none. This means meeting people in the place they are experiencing in that moment, however joyful or sad that moment may be, however happy or difficult a time they find themselves in.
Read MoreThe task of the hermit can perhaps be best described as simply being present; of slowing life down, and narrowing its physical circumference, in order to bring a quality of presence to every moment and every task. This blog post explores what this might mean for us as we face a new way of life.
Read MoreThe term ‘Mindfulness’ is everywhere, but what does it mean and can it be something that is useful to me?
Read MoreTens of thousands of Christians lit candles in their homes and prayed on Sunday 22nd March in response to a call to prayer initiated by the Presidents of Churches Together in England (CTE).
Read MoreThese are worrying times; when nothing seems certain; when advice changes daily; when hope appears lost. Where is our faith, hope and love?
Read MoreON THE FIRST Thursday in February each year, the UK charity Time to Change helps to challenge the stigma around mental distress and promote mental well-being by encouraging everyone to take ‘Time To Talk’ about mental health.
Read MoreI was asked recently if MitE had a prayer. I hadn’t really thought about that before. The short answer was ‘No!’ but the correct answer was ‘No! But we should have!’
Read MoreLAST WEEK the YMCAs in the Liverpool City Region gathered for a carol service in the city’s Parish Church, opposite the world famous Liver Building. As the chaplain for YMCA Liverpool and YMCA St Helens, Kieran Bohan gave a reflection on the Christmas story and what it means for the people the YMCA supports.
Read MoreAs the MitE chaplain at YMCA Liverpool and YMCA St Helens, I am often asked this question by residents, writes Kieran Bohan.
Read MoreJust for a moment, imagine yourself as being one of those for whom it’s not all jolly, glittery and fun.
Read MoreA reflection by Kieran Bohan, chaplain at YMCA Liverpool on the 170th anniversary of the charity
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