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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

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

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

Dear Friends, The feast of Corpus Christi - the Body and Blood of Christ - shows us how central the Mass is in our Catholic tradition. The Mass makes present the total self-giving of Christ who nourishes his people when they gather. In the Gospel reading the multiplication of the loaves and fishes already has a eucharistic character when Jesus took, blest, broke and gave in … [Read more...] about NEWSLETTER 19.06.22

Dear Friends, We are so small and weak on this earth of ours. But there is one who came to give us a new vision and a new way of living. His words had the power to inspire, his actions showed the way of love. That love was directed to his Father from whom he held his very being. Those who shared his life and listened to his words did not fully understand their true meaning. … [Read more...] about 12.06.22