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Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel is the meeting of Jesus with the Samaritan woman. It centres around the well and the water the woman has come to fetch. Water is a symbol of the fulness of life which Jesus offers to those who meet him. The people of the town come to see for themselves what is happening. They say, ’We have heard him ourselves and we know that he really is the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 15.03.20.

Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel we hear the story of the Transfiguration. It is a moment which offers promise and hope for the disciples - and it is given to us as we, like Abraham, step out in faith, trusting in the one who calls us to follow him who triumphs over all things and invites us to share life with the Father. The diocese has issued liturgical directives in … [Read more...] about Newsletter 08.03.20.

Dear Friends, Today’s 1st reading describes the first encounter of human beings with evil. St Paul sees Jesus as the new Adam who confronts evil and overcomes it by the sacrifice of himself on the Cross. We are already looking towards Holy Week and Easter for which Lent is preparing us. To mark the Year of the Word I will be giving the first of two talks next Saturday on … [Read more...] about Newsletter 01.03.20.

Dear Friends, This week, on Ash Wednesday, we begin the Church’s season of Lent. Each year we set aside this period of spiritual renewal and refreshment when we prepare ourselves to renew our lives in general and our baptismal promises in particular at Easter. As a Live Simply parish we will reflect on a series of Weekly Lenten Reflections which are based on Pope … [Read more...] about Newsletter 23.02.20.

Dear Friends, St Paul writes of the ‘hidden wisdom of God. This is a wisdom that is far greater than any human wisdom. It is revealed in the scriptures but above all in the person and the words of Jesus. In today’s Gospel he speaks about what lies behind our actions whether they are good or evil. He also speaks with authority: ‘you have heard it said….but I say to you’. … [Read more...] about Newsletter 16.02.20.