There is something enchanting about walking the paths that thousands of pilgrims have walked before you, over hundreds of years. The countless prayers uttered feel like they have soaked into the landscape, enriching it and somehow setting it apart. Praying is easier in Walsingham, and so is listening to God. The history of Walsingham is strong. In 1538 the Reformation compelled it to be handed over to the King's Commission, and the original statue of Our Lady of Walsingham is

The Mad Glory of Walking to Chartres Reflections on the 2025 Pilgrimage by Jack Morgan   There is something splendidly ludicrous about trudging seventy miles in the summer heat, half-starved, wheezing through hayfever, and sleeping on a bit of tarp in a muddy field - all for the sake of a woman who lived two thousand years ago and whom the world insists is no longer relevant. That, of course, is why it makes perfect sense.   Each year, thousands of Catholics from across the g

Lord Guthrie of Craigiebank / Charles Guthrie / 'Gold Stick' / Field Marshal Guthrie, with whatever title, the man has been a hidden part of the CMA from the very beginning. On the evening of his funeral I am at last explaining it all in writing. When I first met Lord Guthrie, I was a scrawny, sleep-deprived Trooper of the Life Guards, turning out a horse for him in the early hours at Hyde Park Barracks. I really had no idea who he was. Just another very senior officer in ne

It was an enormous honour for the CMA to be able to represent His Majesty’s Armed Forces at the 60 th General Assembly & Conference of the Apostolat Militaire International. The Conference was held in Manila, Philippines, and the theme was “Strengthening Christian Values through Biblical Leadership, building bridges, ethical dilemma of AI and Modern Technology”. The CMA advocated for its members by: Speaking up for the need for better provision of Catholic Chaplains for se

By LCpl Arpan Bista On Saturday, 13th September, I had the great privilege, together with my wife, CMA chair Capt Osborn and Capt Fisher, to attend a mass at Westminster Cathedral. Gurkha LCpl Arpan Bista giving a short presentation at the reception following the Celebration Mass. A mass was offered in celebration of the life and witness of an extra ordinary person, the servant of God- John Randal Bradburne. And, to mark the 30 th anniversary of the John Bradburne Memorial S

It was an immense privilege to witness the blessing of our Icon of Our Lady of Victories yesterday. Created using centuries-old...

As plants carefully tended from seed finally burst into full abundance, it's worth taking a moment to think about gardening. Not everyone...

In the repetition of those ancient prayers, amidst the silent communion of fellow fighting aged males in best dress, the walls I’d built...

Fr Goerge Bowen ALLELUIA For all of Lent, the word Alleluia is never uttered. But now in Easter, with the Lord risen, it seems that we...

By a Member of the CMA "Lent is a powerful time of year, but in a busy house surrounded by children and with a hundred things to do I...

By Marine Ian Macey For a long time, I felt a quiet tug in my heart—something drawing me closer to faith, to tradition, and to something...

It was an honour to sponsor the Word on Fire Conference.

During November the Church traditionally prays for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.  These Souls are Holy because they are destined for...

I was recently blessed to represent the Catholic Military Association at the Annual Conference of the Apostolat Militaire International...

By Joseph Pfang The Catholic Military Association’s 2024 pilgrimage to Carfin Grotto was my first association event and one which did not...

A guest post from a CMA Member "Back in November, the MOD took part in ‘Inter Faith and Belief’ week and, with so few opportunities to...

The CMA exists to encourage Catholics in the military to live their faith. Below is a powerful testimony from Monsignor John Conneely...

One of our Members has done excellent work selling Poppies outside the London Oratory. AS1 Jack Morgan writes: "On Sundays the 5th and...

What is our Lady of Victory? The October 7 feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was formerly known as Our Lady of Victory, due to the triumph...

The AMI Conference 2023 was held in Belgium. The CMA attended as the UK's representative, and it was a fruitful and interesting event....