Dear Friends, The Gospel today is very appropriate for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Jesus states that it is only one who has not sinned who can carry out judgement. He, the only one without sin, emphatically does not condemn the woman. Today the Alive in Faith campaign comes to an end in our parish. So far over 60 families or individuals (including myself!) have contributed … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13.03.16.
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In this Jubilee Year of Mercy Bishop Alan will be celebrating Lenten Station Masses at various churches in the diocese (please see poster). On Tuesday 8th March the Station Mass will be at St John the Baptist, Cathedral, Norwich at 7pm. Exposition & Confessions are at 6pm; there will be refreshments in the Narthex at 8pm.
Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel tells the parable of the Prodigal Son. It is perhaps the most moving of all the parables. It is really the story of the merciful father (God) who cannot endure the idea of losing his child. The twist in the tale is the elder brother. Will he be able to make the transition from contempt of sinners to love for them. And which of the two brothers do … [Read more...] about In this Jubilee Year of Mercy Bishop Alan will be celebrating Lenten Station Masses at various churches in the diocese (please see poster). On Tuesday 8th March the Station Mass will be at St John the Baptist, Cathedral, Norwich at 7pm. Exposition & Confessions are at 6pm; there will be refreshments in the Narthex at 8pm.
Newsletter 28.02.16.
Dear Friends, The Alive in Faith campaign which began before Christmas is now entering its final phase and I will be giving an update at Mass this Sunday. Our diocese is one of several that have embarked in this campaign and our parish is one of the first group of parishes to do so. In essence it is about securing a sound basis for the future of the Catholic Church in East … [Read more...] about Newsletter 28.02.16.
Newsletter 21.02.16.
Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel we are asked a fundamental question: Where are our security and stability? Not in any one place. Peter wanted piety and surety, believing that the spiritual was about buildings or mountains and special prayers. Instead, the guiding voice directs Peter to put his trust in Jesus and listen to his voice. Peter and the disciples have to give up … [Read more...] about Newsletter 21.02.16.
Newsletter 21.02.16.
Dear Friends, In today’s Gospel we are asked a fundamental question: Where are our security and stability? Not in any one place. Peter wanted piety and surety, believing that the spiritual was about buildings or mountains and special prayers. Instead, the guiding voice directs Peter to put his trust in Jesus and listen to his voice. Peter and the disciples have to give up … [Read more...] about Newsletter 21.02.16.
