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Dear Friends, We all like to know where our next meal is coming from and where we will spend the night. The disciples that Jesus sent out knew neither of these. They were totally dependent on providence - not a position anyone likes to be in. They come back rejoicing because all they needed was provided. Their faith in the Lord was vindicated. We too need to be prepared to … [Read more...] about Newsletter 03/07/2022

Dear Friends, In today’s secular society to be a person of faith is regarded as rather like having a hobby or a pastime: something private and personal. But it is clear from today’s Gospel reading that to be a disciple of Christ is much more than a hobby or something to be taken lightly. Our faith cannot be just one aspect of our lives; it is something that underpins every … [Read more...] about Newsletter 26 06 2022

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

Dear Friends, In today’s first reading the long list of places of origin show the diversity of those who heard the Gospel message in their own languages. Luke is telling us that the whole world is represented and receives the message. The sound of the great wind, the manifestation of the Holy Spirit, brings the people together to hear the proclamation of the apostles. The … [Read more...] about Newsletter 05 06 2022