Dear Parishioners, “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” We start this Ordinary Season Sunday with the invitation to be witnesses. The central theme of today’s readings is a challenge to live like the Lamb of God and to die like the Lamb of God and thus bear witness to Christ the “Lamb of … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 15.01.23
NEWSLETTER 18.12.22
Dear Parishioners, “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine”. On this Fourth and Last Advent Sunday before the Feast of Christmas, we are renewed in the blessings of one of the perennial promises of God in the Holy Scripture that He will always be with us for ever and ever (Deut 31: v8). This promise He has continued to manifest … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 18.12.22
NEWSLETTER 11.12.22
Dear Parishioners, “All human wisdom is summed up in two words - wait and hope.” Today’s readings speak about waiting patiently. Waiting is hard enough; doing it patiently, harder still. Waiting presupposes an expectation, as we must be waiting for something. Patience requires us to accept that we are not in control, but instead we must rely on others to … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 11.12.22
NEWSLETTER 27.11.22
Dear Parishioners, “The Word of God became man that you also may learn from a man how a man becomes a God”. Today we begin our yearly pilgrimage through the events of the history of salvation starting with our preparation for the birthday celebration of Jesus and ending with our reflection on his glorious “second coming” as judge at the end of the world. We are … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 27.11.22
NEWSLETTER 21.08.22
Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel Jesus promises that people from across the globe will enter the kingdom of God and sit at table with patriarchs and prophets. But many of those to whom the prophets and patriarchs were sent will find themselves outside. Many of his hearers failed to recognise who he was and did not hear his message. On Monday, 26th September Bishop Alan … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 21.08.22