In sleet and odd bits of snow...

...a London full of meetings. This ghastly Govt drive to redefine marriage sees us all at battle-stations...in one sense it's not unlike so many previous campaigns, in another it is different because the sense of urgency is greater, things move faster now, the Britain in which we are living and working is that bit more vicious, the whole situation that bit more grim.

In a dreadful twist, tiny victories won over the years may even work against us. One example: in sex-education in secondary schools, the law states that marriage must be taught. But if the Govt's vile plans go ahead, then "marriage" will mean a same-sex union, which will have to be taught as being  on a level with real marriage...

Meeting of the Education Committee of the Catholic Union. Last night saw a big gathering, sponsored by the Cath Union, with Archbishop Peter Smith of Southwark, bringing together representatives of all the major Catholic groups and organisations. Action now going forward on various fronts.

And in the middle of all this,other busy Catholic life still continues. Planning session for the 2013 Catholic Women of the Year event. Info here. If you want to nominate some one, all you have to do is write a letter, explaining why a particular Catholic woman should be honoured: it should mention her activities, involvement with parish or other groups, etc, and the special qualities that she brings. We are looking for "unsung heroines", women who serve God and neighbour perhaps in quiet and faithful ways that do not attract publicity  (prison visiting, pro-life work, care of the elderly or sick, parish catechetics). Send the letter to:CWOY 22 Milton Rd WARE SG12 0PZ or email mijamajoie@ntlworld.com to arrive before April 30th 2013.

Keep up to date on the latest in the campaign to defend marriage here...

Meanwhile, for a bit more about my recent America trip, read this EWTN link...