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Today the Church celebrates the Epiphany of the Lord or the “manifestation” of Jesus as the Son of God and Messiah, Saviour of the world.  This feast gives us the opportunity to renew our love and fidelity to our Saviour at the beginning of the new year.  In the wise men (Magi), all people of every nation, language and race who set out, called by God, to adore Jesus, … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 07.01.24

 “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” On this, the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas, we honour the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.  In honouring them, we also honour all families, big or small.  And in honouring all families, we honour the family of God, the Church.The Holy Family, as the name suggests, is presented as the ideal … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 31.12.23

“Joy is the serious business of Heaven.”The third Sunday of Advent is called “Gaudete Sunday”. The common theme of the day’s Scripture readings is one of joy and encouragement.  The readings urge us to make the preparations required of us as we await the rebirth of Jesus in our hearts and lives.  Holy Scripture reminds us that the coming of Jesus, past, … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 16.12.2023

“The Church has water and tears, the water of baptism and the tears of repentance.” Homecoming is the central theme of the Scripture readings for the Second Sunday of Advent.  All three readings focus on the absolute necessity of our getting ready for Christ’s “Homecoming” into our hearts and lives by true repentance, reparation, prayer and the renewal of our lives.They … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 10.12.23