3,490 Christians were killed for their faith in Nigeria in 2025 (BBC, 2025), and 2,830 were kidnapped in 2026 (Open Doors, 2026). This is just one of many countries where our brothers and sisters are facing great persecution for their faith. The following is how I came across the extent of the horrors faced by so many Christians around the world, and what I hope is a small way to help. Data shows that Christians are currently the largest group affected by religious persecutio

At the end of the academic year, I went on a residential with 'The Outward Bound Trust', an organisation which teaches young people communication and teamwork skills in the beauty of the outdoors. One thing I loved was how students would spot litter on the floor and pick it up, even when it was left by stranger. I have also seen this eco-culture develop in schools, where students pick up litter left by other students. I thought I could also promote these small acts of kindnes

Don’t you just love the lives of the saints? There are so many inspirational saints that I have learned about. From St Martin of Tours and St Thomas Aquinas, to more modern saints such as St Carlo Acutis or Blessed Clare Crockett, the Church is filled with incredible stories of people who gave their lives to God in beautiful and courageous ways. Sometimes holiness can feel like something far away, reserved only for extraordinary people. Yet the saints themselves remind us tha