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Dear Friends, This Sunday is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday from the Latin ‘rejoice’. The readings are full of joy and hope as the coming of the Messiah draws near. Monday is the feast of St John of the Cross. We join with the community at Aylsham as they celebrate their patron saint. St John was one of the great mystics and spiritual writers of his time: he knew St … [Read more...] about Newsletter 13.12.15.

Dear Friends, Today’s Gospel speaks of John the Baptist: his cry is uttered in the desert and his mission is to prepare the way for the Messiah. But John’s role fades away at the coming of the Word of God himself. During Advent we will be taking part in Posada, an old Mexican tradition when young people dressed as Mary and Joseph travelled from house to house telling … [Read more...] about Newsletter 06.12.15.

Dear Friends, Today we begin the beautiful season of Advent. Advent is about the Coming of Our Lord, both looking back at his earthly ministry and also to his advent at the end of time. Last Sunday I read a letter from Bishop Alan inviting us to join the diocesan campaign ‘Alive in Faith’. I have printed a letter which gives more details about the campaign. Copies are … [Read more...] about Newsletter 29.11.15.

Dear Friends, Today’s feast brings to a close the Church’s year with a celebration of the kingship of Christ. His kingdom is not in the manner of this world. His kingship is of one who is ‘like a son of man’, one who is ‘pierced’, one who is ‘handed over’ and one who bears witness to the truth. Today I will be reading a letter from Bishop Alan inviting us to join the … [Read more...] about Newsletter 22.11.15.

Dear Friends, As we approach the end of the Church’s year the liturgy focuses on the ‘last times’ and the second coming of Christ. No one knows the day or the hour. What is important is that we live in such a way that we are ready when he does come. Parents of children who are of 1st Holy Communion age are asked to contact me so that they can be inscribed in the programme … [Read more...] about Newsletter 15.11.15.